Friday 8th October 2021, 2pm-2.50pm CET. Access via zoom link on congress platform.

Launch of an evidence-based resource for healthcare teams supporting parents with a life-limiting illness.

Introduction

This meeting presents the development of an evidence-based resource for healthcare professionals working with parents with a life-limiting illness who have dependant children.  The resource is a collaboration between King’s College London, Ulster University and Marie Curie and will be made freely available.  There will be time for questions and discussion around working with this cohort.

Target audience:         All congress delegates

Chair:                            Richard Harding

Date:                             Friday 8th October 2021

Time:                            2pm-2.50pm CET

Duration:                      50 minutes

Agenda (times stated are CET)

14.00                   Introduction – Richard Harding

14.05 – 14.20     Building the evidence  – learning from bereaved and end of life parents, funeral directors and health and social care professionals  – Jeffrey Hanna

14.20 – 14.30     Hearing from children living with parental life-limiting illness – Steve Marshall

14.30 – 14.40     Top tips for professionals as they support parents with a life-limiting illness to communicate with their dependant children  – Cherith Semple

14.40 – 14.50     Questions and discussion

14.50                   Close of meeting