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Breaking Bad News: Practical skills for facilitating sensitive conversations

All healthcare professionals may be involved in the delivery of difficult news, and it can be one of the most challenging interactions in healthcare.  Yet when done with skill and compassion it can transform patient, family and staff experiences.

Our Breaking Bad News Programme provides a practical, supportive space for healthcare professionals to develop the communication strategies they need for these critical moments.

In this interactive programme, with the use of scenarios, participants will utilise core communication skills and evidence‑based frameworks to equip them to handle these conversations with care.

Apply via the Programme page.

Added 16th March 2026