Palliative Care Champions

  • Next session 26th June 2026
  • In-person
  • Patient care
  • £95 – For 2 members of staff* per organisation to attend three training sessions. *This does not have to be the same attendee for each session.
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Palliative Care Champions – Because every chapter of life matters.

Palliative Care Champions aims to build relationships with our local community care homes to improve confidence and competence in the provision of palliative care in Assisted living & social care communities, Residential & nursing care homes settings. 

We are providing education and development that will build confidence and competence in Palliative and End of Life care. Our Palliative Care Champions gather three times a year, with each session dedicated to a specific focus area. Topics are chosen dynamically throughout the year, often reflecting the group’s evolving needs and priorities. Previous sessions have covered: Nutrition, Nausea and vomiting, the last 48hours, spirituality and hand massage.

Up-coming sessions 10am – 2pm:

  • Day 1 – 26th June – Skin changes & Tissue Viability 
  • Day 2 – 6th Nov – TBC 
  • Day 3 – Date to be confirmed

The cost to join this program is £95 – which covers 2 members* of staff per organisation to attend all three sessions over a 12 month period.

*This does not have to be the same attendee for each session.

Course delivery

This session will be delivered by Helena King and Megan McGee, alongside other guest speakers. 

Helena has been working at Dorothy House for over 20 years and has worked in both the In Patient and the Community settings.  Helena is currently a Clinical Lead for one of our Community Palliative Care Teams and is a wealth of knowledge in relation to Specialist Palliative Care Nursing. She has a real passion for creating a collaborative relationship between the hospice and local care homes across our community to help equip and empower their staff in the provision of quality palliative and end of life care.

Megan is an Education and Professional Development Lead at Dorothy House, working alongside her clinical role on the Specialist Inpatient Unit. With over a decade of experience in clinical practice, research, and education, she brings a broad and values‑driven perspective to palliative and end‑of‑life care.

Her work is centred on destigmatizing death and creating compassionate, emotionally safe spaces where professionals and the public can explore death, dying, grief, and person‑centred care. Shaped by her diverse cultural background, she champions equity, dignity, and respect for each person’s unique experience.

Known for her warm communication and reflective practice, Megan collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, bringing authenticity, curiosity, and a strong commitment to human connection to all aspects of her clinical and educational work.

Who should attend?

Open and inclusive to all staff working in:  

  • Assisted living & social care communities 
  • Residential & nursing care homes 
  • and can be Registered or Non-Registered.  

Note: Some sessions may be more clinical than others and so the manager of the home will allocate who from their team will attend each session. 

Course Details

Training will be given by:

  • A mix of CPCT leads & specialist nurses & Education leads.  
  • Face to face teaching
  • Interactive and tailored to the members needs that expressed through feedback.
Course Content

Events in 2026 –   

  • Day 1 – 23rd Feb – Pain Control & Terminal Agitation 
  • Day 2 – 26th June – Skin changes & Tissue Viability 
  • Day 3 – 6th Nov – TBC 
What others have to say about this course

“It’s been a great opportunity to learn more about palliative care, gain different views on spirituality and tools that can be used at work” 

“Great opportunity to learn more about palliative care, gained different view on spirituality. Gain tools that can be used at work.”