Let’s talk about End of Life in MND

Event Notes:

Aim: To help health and social care professionals gain confidence in discussing death, dying and advance care planning with people with MND.

By the end of the one-day masterclass, participants will:

• understand the benefits and challenges of offering opportunities to discuss dying
• understand what happens as MND progresses and how patients might die
• have increased confidence in initiating conversations about end of life
• understand advance care planning and resources to support this.

Facilitators:

• Dr Idris Baker – Consultant in Palliative Care at Ty Olwen Hospice, Morriston Hospital Swansea
• Becky Whittaker – Educator and Coach Palliative and End of Life Care, Communication Skills Trainer