Posted on: 7 July 2022
Heather Richardson, Education, Research and End of Life Policy Lead, was the recipient of a ‘Burdett Hero’ award at the Burdett Trust Anniversary Event (29 June), on behalf of the team pioneering Palliative Discovery, a partnership programme between CNWL and St Christopher’s.
The ceremony, held at the Chelsea Physic Garden, chose to highlight a small number of outstanding projects funded by the Burdett Trust for Nursing over the last 20 years; selecting the Palliative Discovery programme as an example of exceptional contribution to the nursing industry.
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Palliative Discovery is designed to provide Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) with the knowledge, skills, resources and support to enhance and flourish in their careers and continue to provide the very best palliative care.
Launched earlier this year, the free programme offers a multi-functional, virtual space for CNSs to partake in roundtables, classes and workshops exploring areas of special interest, all whilst developing their leadership skills, expertise and resilience at their own pace.
Heather Richardson said “This prize highlights the best of a truly exciting partnership – between St Christopher’s, CNWL and the Burdett Trust for Nursing. We have truly got the best from each other to increase sustainability and resilience within a part of the palliative care workforce, which is vital to meeting the needs of people who are dying in hospital or at home.
“Clinical Nurse Specialists need urgent investment and support to do the challenging work they do. This project is just one effort to recognise and respond to what they bring to the end of life economy.”
You can find out more about Palliative Discovery and register for the programme here.