Dr Sally Boa Head of Education, Research and Practice Development Expand Sally originally trained as a Speech and Language Therapist and over her career has worked in the NHS and third sector, mostly with adults with acquired communication disability. Throughout this time, she has been passionate about the importance of multidisciplinary, patient centred care and ensuring that the voice of the patient and their family is heard. Sally main interests and areas of expertise are in communication and patient centred goal setting in palliative care. She is an accredited QELCA trainer. If you would like to discuss how Sally could work with you, please contact sally.boa@nhs.net or 01324 826222. https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sally-boa-99456360
Jackie Higgins Practice Educator Expand Jackie joined the department in 2005 and has a background predominately in mental health and palliative care. Since joining the department she has developed expertise in the planning and delivery of palliative care education and training at Graduate, Post Graduate and generalist level. Her current interests include psychosocial care, communication and symptom management. Jackie is an accredited trainer within NHS Forth Valley for both ‘Sage and Thyme’ communication training and ‘EC4H Advanced Communication training’. She is also an accredited QELCA trainer. If you would like to discuss how Jackie could work with you, please contact Jackie.higgins2@nhs.net or 01324 826222 (ext.290)
Elaine McManus Practice Educator Expand Elaine came from a Community Nursing background before joining the Education Team at Strathcarron Hospice in 1997. She holds a Masters in Nursing Degree (Specialty in Nurse Education) and has significant experience in Palliative Care Education at Graduate, Postgraduate levels and in delivering training for generalists. Her specific interests include: Psychosocial Care, Advance Care Planning, Communication and Childhood Bereavement. Elaine is a COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland) accredited communication trainer and was a course facilitator for the Certificate in Counselling Skills Course from 1999-2008. She is part of the Forth Valley Sage & Thyme Communication training team. As an EC4H accredited tutor she has been involved in delivering the Advanced Communication training in Forth Valley. If you would like to discuss how Elaine could work with you, please contact elaine.mcmanus1@nhs.net or 01324 826222 (ext.262)