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Education & Training

Explore education and training opportunities from the Academic Unit of Palliative Care at St Gemma’s Hospice.

Our programmes are grounded in clinical practice, research evidence and compassionate care, supporting learners across a range of roles, settings and stages of their professional development.

Academic Unit of Palliative Care

St Gemma’s is a world leader in palliative care research and the world’s first University Teaching Hospice. Our Academic Unit is a partnership between St Gemma’s Hospice and the University of Leeds, working to improve care of those approaching the end of life through integrated research, teaching and clinical practice.

What we offer

Short courses and study days

Flexible face-to-face and virtual learning opportunities designed to build knowledge, skills and confidence in palliative and end of life care.

Blended and advanced programmes

In-depth learning opportunities that combine different learning approaches and explore specialist topics, including communication, symptom management and end of life care.

Bespoke and commissioned training

Education developed in partnership with organisations, services and systems to reflect local needs, clinical priorities and workforce development goals.

Find the learning that’s right for you

Health & social care professionals

Clinical, community, hospice and acute settings.

Clinical placements

Undergraduate, postgraduate and research-linked learning.

Bespoke and commissioned

Tailored education for your organisation.

International learners

Global palliative care education and partnerships.

Flexible ways to learn

Our programmes are designed to fit around busy professional and clinical roles while maintaining high academic and clinical standards.

  • Online learning
  • Face-to-face teaching
  • Blended learning

Where appropriate, courses may also be aligned to relevant professional and national frameworks.

Why learn with St Gemma’s?

  • Expertise developed through nearly 50 years of specialist palliative and end of life care
  • The world’s first University Teaching Hospice
  • Partnership with the University of Leeds
  • Education informed by active research and clinical practice
  • Local, national and international impact.

Ready to explore our courses?

Browse our current courses and programmes to find learning opportunities that match your interests, role and development needs.