Education and Learning

During the COVID-19 pandemic all our face to face courses are postponed. We will be continuing with our Project ECHO programme and we are endeavouring to do training online. Please contact us if you have any enquiries regarding courses.

As well as offering specialist palliative training we also offer a range of tailor made courses for organisations. Examples of tailor made courses are:

Enhancing end of life care in care homes
Patient centred goal setting in palliative care
Practical interventions for people with breathlessness
Advance care planning

If you would like to discuss a tailor made course and how we could work with you, please contact Dr Sally Boa - [email protected] or 01324826222.

Meeting Room Hire

We have a seminar room which seats a maximum of 40 people. This can be hired, depending on availability. Costs are £150.00 per day.

Catering can also be provided:

Sandwich Lunch - £6 per person

Buffet Lunch - £14 per person (choice of hot or cold course and dessert)

Tea, coffee and biscuits - £2 per person

If you would like to discuss room hire please contact Lindsey Manzie, Education Secretary - [email protected]

SAGE & THYME Communication Workshop

A new communication model for care staff in health and social care sectors including those working in voluntary or private care organisation. The model is designed to be used as a guide to help care workers recognise and respond to people’s emotional concerns in a way that allows them to explore their own solutions and sources of support to manage their distress. Read more

Practical Management of Breathlessness

This study day is suitable for any health care professional working with patients who are breathless, wishing to develop their knowledge and skills in non-pharmacological breathlessness management. Read more

8 Week Mindfulness Based Living Course

This introductory course to Mindfulness has been devised by the Mindfulness Association and is an excellent opportunity to start to make mindfulness part of your life. The course consists of eight two hour sessions and a day of practice. Read more

Quality End of Life Care for All (QELCA©)

This exciting education initiative has caught the imagination of so many and is potentially so easy to deliver. The joy of the QELCA© programme is its flexibility. We are accredited with St Christopher’s Hospice to provide this training locally to support practitioners to provide Quality End of Life Care. Read more

Introduction to the Use of McKinley Syringe Pumps in Palliative Care

This half study day aims to introduce registered nurses to the use of the McKinley Syringe Pump. Read more

"Living Until You Die" An Introduction to Palliative Care

Come and join our quarterly programme to find out what Hospice and Palliative Care is all about. Read more

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A new way of life

Thank you to everyone who has supported Strathcarron Hospice during the past few very difficult months. Without exception, everyone has had to adapt quickly to a new way of life in some shape or form and your generosity at this time has helped enormously in keeping our core services available for people living with, and dying from, terminal illness. It has been absolutely necessary for the Hospice to adapt readily to new ways of working.

Scottish 10K 2021

The fast and flat Scottish 10K taking place 19th September 2021 gives runners the opportunity to experience the beautiful East Lothian countryside and famous Golf Coast before finishing in front of the grandstand at Musselburgh Racecourse.

2021 Men's 10K Edinburgh

This is your time to set a new challenge and be part of something special at a Men's 10K. Sign up today and run for Strathcarron Hospice in Edinburgh on 24th October 2021.

2021 Men's 10K Glasgow

This is your time to set a new challenge and be part of something special at a Men's 10K. Sign up today and run for Strathcarron Hospice in Glasgow on 29th August 2021.

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What we do

We want to help people to live with their illness and make the most of the time they have.

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When someone you care about is seriously ill, you want to know they’re getting the best possible care and treatment. We do too.

Palliative Care Conference 2019

Palliative Care for Patients with Non-malignant Conditions (incorporating the Scottish National Training Programme for Palliative Medicine) This annual national conference provides an excellent opportunity to hear from experts in their field. We welcome all health care professionals with an interest in palliative care.