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Bursaries are available to hospice staff in the UK to improve the quality of care given to hospice and palliative care patients and their families and carers.
The National Garden Scheme Professional Development Grants programme aims to increase the expertise of nurses, healthcare assistants, allied health professionals and social workers by supporting their professional development.
Bursaries can cover fees for university accredited palliative care courses including degree, masters, and PhD level programmes.
Example courses could include:
- Dementia Care
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Social and Therapeutic Horticulture
- Understanding Loss and Bereavement
- Spiritual Care at the End of Life
- Palliative Care Congress
- European Association for Palliative Care Conference
Applicants can apply for a maximum of 50% of course or module fees, up to £1,500 in any one year, subject to funding being available.
Match funding is encouraged.
Applications must be received at least one month before the start of the course or module.
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