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2025 Agenda

Community Care Live

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Social work in palliative and end-of-life care: the hospice role

08 Oct 2025
Community Care Inform Theatre
Adults

This session will explore the specific role of social workers in the charitable hospice sector. It will explore the development of this specialism over time and the role of social work in improving both quality of life for patients, families and carers and encouraging a stronger focus on psychosocial needs and responses from within the multi-disciplinary team. It will also consider the proposed role for social workers within the draft Assisted Dying Bill. 

Attend this session to:

  • Find out about this social work specialism and where the profession fits into palliative care
  • Hear about threats to the role and the importance of its protection
  • Learn about the proposed role of social work within assisted dying legislation
Speakers
Ethera Morgan, social work team manager and carers lead - St Peter's Hospice, Bristol
Elaine Pawley, lead social worker - St Michael's Hospice, Hereford

Event Partner

Essex County Council Logo

Testimonials

  • The event was exceptionally well-organised, with a clear structure that made it easy to follow. The sessions were insightful, offering valuable perspectives and practical knowledge that I can apply in my professional role.
  • The day was powerful, with a positive impact on my learning and practice.
  • It was just what I needed, a chance to network, reflect and learn with colleagues from across the profession
  • Great variety of learning available both in presentations, theatre and guided conversations all relevant to my own working experience.
  • My experience was incredibly positive and far exceeded my expectations. I found myself enjoying the event much more than I anticipated.”
  • A great chance to share the joy of social work with new and familiar colleagues
  • It opened my mind to the different career paths and also the diverse ways in using the strengths approach in Social Work
  • Very glad I have finally had the opportunity to attend such an insightful day.

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