Children’s Palliative Care Educators Forum
Our Children’s Palliative Care Educators Forum aims to bring together educators from across hospices, hospitals, and healthcare networks, covering the entire spectrum of paediatric palliative care, including perinatal, neonatal, paediatric, and young people. It serves as a platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and peer support to ensure the best possible care for children and their families.
Meeting frequency
We meet every three months virtually, providing flexibility and accessibility for all participants. Additionally, there is one face-to-face event each year, offering an opportunity for deeper discussions and networking.
Why it’s important
Palliative care for children is a specialised and constantly evolving field. By bringing together educators from different settings, we can learn from one another, stay updated on the latest advances in care, and maintain high standards across the sector.
Objectives
The Forum will meet regularly to:
- Hear from speakers on current trends, learning opportunities, and advancements in paediatric palliative care.
- Share best practices and discuss how different organisations are implementing successful approaches to care and education.
- Network with fellow educators, creating a supportive space for questions, collaboration, and shared learning.
- Standardise care approaches through collaboration, helping improve quality and consistency across various services.
- Provide peer support, allowing educators to connect with others facing similar challenges and share experiences to build resilience in this emotionally demanding field.
By working together and fostering a community of support, the Forum can play a key role in strengthening paediatric palliative care across the sector, ensuring that children and families receive the best care while providing professionals with access to the most up-to-date education, resources, and peer connections.
We look forward to your participation and working together to drive progress in this vital field.
If you would like to co-chair this meeting, as a one-off or regularly, or have a session you would like to present then please email katie.tallowin@togetherforshortlives.org.uk
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