Opening the Spiritual Gate: Raising Awareness 2026

A day for those caring for patients with palliative needs

• To explore the meanings of spirituality and religion
• To consider how to recognise spiritual and religious distress and what may be helpful in dealing with it
• To raise the awareness of the needs of different faith traditions or religious groups and rites of passage
• To consider a simple communication model which will facilitate difficult conversations
• To consider how to document conversations about spiritual and religious issues and develop a spiritual care plan
• To be aware of the emotional impact of this work and the support needed for staff

Course details:

• Virtual Provider: The Terence Burgess Education Centre at Queenscourt Hospice, Town Lane, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6RE
• Date: 1 December 2026 via Zoom
• Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
• Price: £85.00 per person
• Tel: 01704 517920
• Email: education@queenscourt.org.uk
• Organisation: West Lancs, Southport & Formby Palliative Care Services

If you would like to join this course please contact the Terence Burgess Education Centre or you can book online