Special rate for BASW members - £150.00 + VAT

About the conference

Ensuring that people can experience dignity and choice in end of life care is a target for all. Research with people receiving end of life care indicates that many wish to have the choice to die at home, and if that is not available, for their end of life care to be delivered in a setting which is respectful of their wishes and provides dignity. This national conference is the first of its kind and will focus on the unique role which social workers have in facilitating the fulfilment of the intention to provide choice and dignity. The role of other professions is well known to the general public, but there is a growing awareness that in their important position of being able to enable people, social workers can have a positive impact on people’s experiences as they approach the end of their lives. The conference will examine how this can be achieved in a variety of settings and look at innovative practice in how services can be personalised and increase the quality of care experienced. The presenters and workshop leaders will also discuss how important considerations in the areas of ethnicity and spirituality can be used to ensure that experiences for people and their families are as positive as possible.

Aims of the conference:

  • To discuss the unique role of social workers in enabling choice and ensuring dignity 
  • To demonstrate the importance of working in multi-professional groups to ensure that care is consistent and of high quality
  • To understand factors that can improve the experiences of people and their families

Speakers at the event

  • Allan Bowman Chair, Social Care Institute for Excellence 
  • Barbara Monroe Chief Executive, St Christopher’s
  • Peter Beresford Professor of Social Policy, Brunel University and Chair, Shaping Our Lives 
  • Pam Firth Head of Family Support and Deputy Director Hospice Services
  • Peter Gilbert Professor of Social Work and Spirituality, Staffordshire University
  • Eve Richardson Chief Executive, National Council for Palliative Care (invited)
  • Mark Lister Chief Executive, Grove House 
  • Ruth Cartwright Joint Manager, BASW England 
  • Suzy Croft Palliative Care Social Worker, St John’s Hospice
  • Gurch Randhawa Professor of Diversity in Public Health and Director, Institute for Health Research, University of Bedfordshire

Who should attend

  • Social workers working with older people and those receiving end of life care
  • Staff from hospices
  • NHS staff working in settings where people receive end of life care
  • Family carers
  • Those receiving end of life care

Workshops

none

Pricing

£ 195.00 + VAT for Standard rate
£ 150.00 + VAT for BASW members