When a Child Dies - Managing Sudden Unexpected Death in Children (SUDiC) - 12th & 13th February

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When a Child Dies:

Managing Sudden Unexpected Death in Children (SUDiC) 


This simulation-based course aims to provide participants with the opportunity to explore and feel supported to navigate the sudden unexpected death of patients in paediatric healthcare settings.

Overview:

This two-day course is delivered in a hybrid format. Day 1 takes place online and Day 2 takes place at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.

By joining the course, candidates will benefit from interactive talks, reflective sessions, simulation scenarios and debrief discussions.  

Course Aims:

This course aims to provide candidates with the following:

  • An understanding of the background and current context of sudden unexpected death in children (SUDiC)

  • The opportunity to explore practical aspects of care for patients and families when death is unexpected

  • The ability to consider ways to care for families before and after the death of their child

  • An insight into the complexities of multi-agency working including roles and responsibilities of team members when a child dies

  • Effective communication strategies to draw upon when a child dies 

  • Consideration of spiritual, cultural, and religious needs of families 

  • An understanding of the legal aspects of death processes including child death review

  • An awareness of the support available from wider teams such as bereavement, mortuary, and chaplaincy

  • The ability to reflect on the impact of SUDiC on ourselves, and strategies to support staff

Who is this course for?

This course is open to multi-agency workers who support patients and families through sudden unexpected death in children, in acute healthcare settings.  

Date & Time:

12th and 13th February 2025 09:00 - 17:00.

Venue:

Day 1: Online via Zoom

Day 2: GOSH Clinical Simulation Centre, Level 4 Nurses Home, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, WC1N 3JH.

Price:

Please note, we will confirm your booking after viewing your registration.

£400 for External Staff 

£150 for GOSH Staff

Payment can be made online below or via invoice.

For more information on this course, please contact: Simulation@gosh.nhs.uk 

 

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Cancellation Policy:

Delegates are entitled to a full refund if they cancel their place more than 14 days before an event or if we have to cancel the event. Delegates cancelling under 14 days before the event will be charged a fee (currently 50% of the ticket price). All delegate cancellation requests must be provided in writing to simulation@gosh.nhs.uk. Personal arrangements including travel, accommodation or hospitality relating to the event which have been arranged by you are at your own risk. The GLA shall not be liable for the cost of these arrangements if you cancel your place at an event or if the event is cancelled or postponed by the GLA.

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