Our clinical education team
Our team are committed to delivering excellent clinical education and training for health and social care professionals in our community. We offer a range of palliative and end of life care education subjects which can be tailored to your individual needs, including:
- advance care planning
- symptom management
- syringe driver training and management
- delivering care in the last days of life
- recognising and caring for the dying patient
- nurse verification of expected death
Our training can be delivered in our conference facilities here at Keech and can also take place at your workplace. Book a course today.
Clinical student placements
We are able to offer a range of clinical student placements across our specialist care services and host students from a wide variety of disciplines, including pre-registration adult and children's nursing, paramedic science and social work.
For more information or to discuss your individual requirements please contact our clinical education team on 01582 497872 or email clinicaleducation@keech.org.uk.
Current education events - sign up today:
Introduction to palliative and end of life care - Tuesday 3 September 2019
This study day has been designed for health & social care professionals at all levels and will increase your confidence and awareness of palliative and end of life care.
Date: Tuesday 3 September 2019
Venue: Keech Hospice Care
Time: 9-4pm
Cost: Free to attend event for health and social care professionals in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes.
Booking: Please email clinicaleducation@keech.org.uk
Palliative frailty - Friday 1 November
This one-day conference is suitable for anyone with an interest in frailty in palliative and end of life care.
Date: Friday 1 November 2019
Venue: Keech Hospice Care
Time: 9-5pm
Cost: Free to attend event for health and social care professionals in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes.
Booking: Please email clinicaleducation@keech.org.uk
Managing neuro-palliative conditions - Thursday 21 November 2019
With the growth of neuropalliative care as a rapidly emerging subspecialty in neurology, it is essential that clinicians develop core skills to offer high-quality, patient-centred care. We are therefore delighted to announce the third annual Bedfordshire neuropalliative conference. An exciting one-day conference that focuses on improving the quality of life of patients with serious rare neurologic illnesses featuring expert speakers from both the palliative care and neurology professions.
Date: Thursday 21 November
Venue: The Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, MK45 1AH
Time: 9am – 4.30pm
Cost: £45
Booking: Please email liz.garrood@keech.org.uk to register your interest and request a booking form. Closing date for bookings is Friday 25th October 2019.
