As we head towards the end of another busy year, we're delighted to share the latest education opportunities from the LOROS Centre for Excellence.
Our education programmes help build confidence, develop practical skills and help improve care for people living with serious illness, frailty and complex care needs across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
This edition of our newsletter highlights upcoming courses, new opportunities for learning and ways you can continue to develop your knowledge in palliative and end of life care.
Personalised end of life care is everybody's business
One of our flagship programmes, PELCEB, continues to bring together professionals to explore the principles of personalised end of life care.
Delivered over three study days plus a follow up session, the programme encourages participants to reflect on their own practice, share experiences and develop practical approaches that can make a real difference to people approaching the end of life.
Our winter 2027 cohort begins in January.
Building confidence in difficult conversations
Having honest and empathic conversations can be one of the most rewarding and challenging aspects of caring for patients with a life limiting illness.
Our upcoming communication programmes are designed to help professionals develop the confidence and skills needed to navigate these conversations effectively.
Advanced communication skills training -tier 3
A highly interactive two day programme for experienced professionals looking to further develop their communication skills in complex situations. At the time of writing we still have:
October 2026
November 2026
January 2027
End of life care: sensitive communications - tier 2
Practical learning focused on supporting conversations about deterioration, dying and future care.
Available in December and January.
Watch this space for further information on our tier 1 communications course which we will be launching early in 2027.
Supporting quality end of life care
Whether you're new to end of life care or looking to refresh your knowledge, we offer a range of programmes to support your practice.
Prioritising care for the dying
Designed for registered professionals, this course explores the care, communication and decision making required when someone is thought to be in the last days of life.
End of life care for support workers
Created specifically for healthcare assistants, care staff and support workers, providing practical skills and knowledge to support compassionate care.
Looking ahead
We're pleased to announce that registration is now open for the next European certificate in essential palliative care programme commencing in August 2027.
This internationally recognised qualification provides an excellent opportunity for professionals wishing to develop a deeper understanding of palliative care principles and practice.
