This course is now fully booked.

We will be publishing 2022 training dates for the 'Rules of Thumb' course shortly.

This is a new and exciting training course developed following the latest review of the Rules of Thumb document in 2020. With full permission, this document has become the base for learning and development of the training.

The course has been developed by two local hospices in Greater Manchester and EOLP, and aims to address and discuss some of the aspects of care that professionals come across when working with people with dementia at the very end-of-life.

Background of the 'Rules of Thumb' guide

The Rules of Thumb guide was developed by a team of researchers from University College London and Kings College London and a group of family carers. The latest evidence from research and clinical practice, together with views and experiences of family carers and healthcare professionals (HCP). It was updated in 2020. It is aimed at any HCPs providing care and support for people with dementia at the end of life. It can be used for training, to support decision-making, and help with discussions with family members and advocates.

You can view the Rules of Thumb guide on our online resources page here.

Overview of the training

• Eating or swallowing difficulties.
• Agitation and restlessness.
• Reviewing treatment and interventions.
• Routine care in the last days and hours.

This course invites health and social care professionals working in the Bolton locality providing care and support to people with dementia at the end of life. This includes care home staff and Bolton PCN’s (D/Ns, GPs and other allied health professionals)

These course dates have been fully funded by Dementia UK and Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership.

Training dates

16th November 13.00 - 16.00

8th December 13.00 - 16.00

12th January 13.00 - 16.00 (click here to book this date)