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's main interests and areas of expertise are in communication and patient centred goal setting in palliative care. She is an accredited QELCA trainer and a Sage & Thyme facilitator. 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
Liz Smith Practice Educator Expand Liz recently joined the education team in Feb 2020 with over 10 years’ experience of working in Palliative Care Education. Liz has worked as a palliative care nurse in a variety of roles over the past 23 years and is also a qualified District Nurse. Liz was co-lead for the award winning national project: Leaning Disabilities and Palliative Care “Building Bridges – Supporting Care”, and remains very passionate about the joint work of learning disabilities and palliative care. Liz is currently studying for a PGCert in Academic Practice and has recently become a Fellow of the Higher Institute of Education. If you would like to discuss how Liz could work with you, please contact [email protected] or Tel 01324 826222 (Ext 295)
Lindsey Manzie Education Secretary Expand Lindsey joined the Education Department in November 2015. She is the main contact in the department for enquiries relating to our training courses. Lindsey is also the Project ECHO Administrator and the Administrator for our Annual Conference. If you have any enquiries or would like more information regarding any of our courses or Project ECHO please contact Lindsey - [email protected] or Tel. No. 01324826222 (Ext. 235).
Dr Gill Foster Consultant in Palliative Medicine Expand Gill is one of the Hospice Consultants and has been part of the medical team at Strathcarron for over 20 years. She has a PGCE in Medical Education, is trained as a facilitator for EC4H Advanced Communication Training, and also as a facilitator with Project ECHO.