Managing Swallowing Difficulties in Palliative Care

A FREE online learning event, designed for health & social care professionals working at all levels.

Facilitator: Caroline Ayres - Speech & Language Therapist, T&SD NHS Foundation Trust

Learning Objectives:

• To improve knowledge and understanding about the anatomy and physiology of swallowing and illnesses affecting swallow function.

• To be able to make an assessment of a person's swallow and know when to refer for specialist support.

• To improve confidence in the care and management of someone with swallowing difficulties.

• To consider the communication and ethical decision making skills for people at end of life and how we can best support worried relatives and carers.