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Psychology
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Improving supportive and palliative care for adults with cancer
Chapter 5 of the improving outcomes guidance for supportive and palliative care (see attached pdf) outlines 4 levels of support for patients with cancer. Training opportunities linked to these are available across the network.
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Education and training strategy for psychological support
For more local training information please see the education and training strategy.
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Arranging level 2 training
Please see the attached letter for more information and the training pack for the contents of the sessions.
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Level 2 training in psychological support
Network approved training in screening, assessment and intervention at level 2 psychological support is available at each trust / organisation within the network.
Approved trainers run local courses which are organised by the trust / hospice lead nurse or equivalent. A minimum of 5 (but preferably 10) participants are required for a course to run. The course is one day long. All participants should have completed the advanced communication skills (Connected) course and have established, regular monthly clinical supervision, with some-one trained to level 3 or 4 psychological support.
If you are / are planning to work at level 2, see the attached information on receiving clinical supervision for the psychological support you offer your patients.