About the Conference
Highland Hospice warmly invites social care staff from across Highland to a full day of learning focused on the real situations you face every day when supporting people at the end of life.
This conference brings together experienced social care practitioners, nurses, doctors and allied health professionals to share practical knowledge, confidence‑building skills and supportive approaches that make a difference in care homes, care‑at‑home settings and other related services. The day is designed to be welcoming, down‑to‑earth and directly relevant to your work.
Conference Topics and Speakers
Some of the topics being covered and speakers who are joining us include:
- Recognising Dying and Symptom Management - Dr. Julie Watson, RN and clinical lead for Marie Curie Scotland's Care Home Programme.
- Complementary Therapy - Megan Urquhart, Complimentary Therapist at Highland Hospice.
- Delirium and Dementia - Dr. Martin Wilson, Consultant Geriatrician at Raigmore Hospital
- Managing Difficult Conversations with MDT - Susan Speke and Lisa Robertson, Last Aid development lead and HHSCP lead nurse for care homes and care at home.
- Managing Difficult Conversations with Families - Louise Mainland and Shirley-Anne Smith, Bereavement manager and Palliative Care Response Service (PCRS) manager, Highland Hospice
- Pain Management with Dr. Jeremy Keen, Palliative Care Consultant at Highland Hospice
The programme for the full day will be available shortly.
Audience
The conference is aimed at those working in residential and community care. We don't exclude anyone, however, so if you think the content is relevant to you and your practice, then feel free to register. If you have any questions, our team can be reached at knowledgeexchange@highlandhospice.org.uk.