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Elaine Pawley

Elaine Pawley

lead social worker, St Michael's Hospice, Hereford
Elaine Pawley qualified as a social worker in 1995. Previously she worked as a registered nurse supporting adults with learning disabilities to leave long-term hospital placements. Following her social work training, she continued to work with adults with learning disabilities in statutory services in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. She became a palliative care social worker in 2005 and is now the lead social worker for St Michael's Hospice in Hereford where she manages a team of social workers providing support to patients and carers. She feels privileged to work in palliative care and is passionate about person-centered approaches and multi-disciplinary working. She is also a practice educator and a laughter yoga leader, providing individual and group sessions to patients, carers and colleagues.
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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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