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 [email protected] or 01324 826222 (ext.290)
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 [email protected] or 01324 826222. https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sally-boa-99456360