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Understanding the Needs of the LGBTQ+ Community at End of Life

Helen Evans
Helen Evans

NEW!

Coming in the autumn…

This new workshop will give a comprehensive overview of the experiences, needs and research-based recommendations for caring for people from LGBTQ+, trans and gender diverse communities. It will be discussion based and utilise relevant resources from the Learning Framework for LGBTQ+ Care in Later Life (2023).

Suitable for all health and social care professionals from all clinical settings the learning outcomes will include:

* To understand the terminology around LGBTQ+, trans and gender diverse

* To understand the experiences of LGBTQ+, trans and gender diverse communities of palliative and end of life care

* To have a greater understanding of the needs of a person from the LGBTQ+ community at the End of Life

* To increase confidence when supporting (physical, emotional and psychological) someone from the LGBTQ+ community & their family at the end of Life

* Awareness of the Learning Framework for LGBTQ+ Ageing, further resources and support in Sussex.

This course will be fully funded by NHS Sussex.

Please contact education@stwh.co.uk to be kept informed.