Laughter top of the agenda at Palliative Care Conference

Published: 13 September 2012

A laughter therapist who will show nurses how to use laughter as a stress-busting tool is top of the bill for the South East Region's Palliative Care Conference.

The conference, to be held in Guildford on 7 November, is the region's first ever event focused on nurses and HCAs from the Independent Sector. It is entitled 'Keep Calm and Care: The Resilience to Delivery Quality Care'.

Lisa Sturge of Laughterlines Coaching will provide an interactive session with delegates, looking at the importance of laughter in everyday life.

The session is part of a packed programme which is intended to give nurses and HCAs some strategies for taking care of themselves, as well as tools for caring for their patients.

Other confirmed speakers/topics include:

• Health and wellbeing for nurses and HCAs in palliative care settings
• Dr Lesley Duff on The Principles of Nursing Practice
• Ian King of RCN Welfare Rights and Guidance taking questions from delegates on their welfare concerns
• RCN library services on research as a tool for improving practice
• Counselling services for nurses and HCAs
• Siew Ping Crane, RCN Learning Rep, on why you should become a Learning Rep

The event runs from 9.30am to 4pm, with lunch included, at the Mandolay Hotel in Guildford. Tickets are £15 for members and £25 for non-members. There are 60 places available and some have already been taken by employers who are funding their members of staff to attend.

Please email croydon.office@rcn.org.uk or call the admin team on 020 8253 9135 to book.