Travel with the editor of ehospice, David Praill, on a path through the history of palliative care in the UK - a fascinating, revolutionary journey.
This tour will explore the modern development and current practice of care of the dying alongside a consideration of the history of medicine and early monastic contribution to health. There will also be opportunities for group discussion and personal reflection.
Participants will learn from a range of specialists who are working to advance palliative care in the UK. There will be conversations with staff at each of these centres as well as talks by Ken Worpole, author of 'Modern Hospice Design', Professor Allan Kellehear on a Public Health approach to Palliative Care and David Oliviere - former Director of Education at St Christopher's Hospice - on the early history of St Christopher's and its pioneer, Dame Cicely Saunders.
Walk the streets of four of the UK’s most charismatic cities; London, Cambridge, Durham and Edinburgh, exploring their iconic landmarks and engaging engage with their medical histories. Visits include the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Ely Cathedral, Charterhouse, and beautiful Loch Lomond.
Starting in London, travel to Cambridge, before continuing to Newcastle and finishing the tour in Edinburgh.
Visit Lindisfarne, known locally as Holy Island. Once home to Saint Cuthbert and his rumoured powers of healing, widely regarded as the 'Cradle of Christianity.'
Learn about the history and exciting future of palliative care in the UK, with speakers who are leaders in their fields.
Take a specialist tour of Edinburgh with an historian and explore the beautiful scenery around Loch Lomond.
Some walking between destinations, more time spent standing, and increased travel distances. Requires a reasonable level of fitness.
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