Online presentation to the Physio/OT teams at Ipswich Hospital

Presentation/Q&A: Introduction to our service; who we are, why we are, what we do, and referral routes  – via Microsoft TEAMS invite

Other Upcoming Event

Golden Days Coffee Morning: Introduction to the Care Choices Service
Thursday 5th March 2026, 10.30
Thursday 5th March 2026, 12.30

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We will be at the Golden Days Coffee morning on Thursday 5th March at Portman Road Football Stadium, in the Hall of Fame Restaurant, 10.30-12.30.

Our volunteers are trained to provide compassionate, community-based, non-medical support for people and their loved-ones experiencing life-limiting conditions, including severe frailty and dementia.

Come and find out about who we are, what we do, and why we do it!

Click on the link for more information:

Care Choices Service | End-of-Life Care Planning in Suffolk

INT/SEH Hospice training session training
Tuesday 10th March 2026, 9.00
Tuesday 10th March 2026, 12.00

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Online training session for INT and SEH staff – invitation only.

Care Choices Service presentation as part of frailty study day at the Iceni Center at Colchester Hospital
Thursday 12th March 2026, 12.00
Thursday 12th March 2026, 12.30

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By invitation only.

Peer Group Meeting via Zoom
Tuesday 17th March 2026, 17.00
Monday 5th January 2026, 18.00

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Peer Group Meeting via Zoom
Monday 30th March 2026, 17.00
Monday 30th March 2026, 18.00

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Peer Group Meeting via Zoom
Tuesday 14th April 2026, 17.00
Tuesday 14th April 2026, 18.00

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Peer Group Meeting via Zoom
Monday 27th April 2026, 17.00
Monday 27th April 2026, 18.00

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May 2026 training session
Monday 11th May 2026, 9.00
Thursday 14th May 2026, 12.00

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Care Choices Volunteers, with their skills and knowledge, provide the opportunity for a person in their last year of life to be involved in decisions around their care. We make them aware of the choices that exist, and how to put things in place.

No formal experience or qualifications are necessary other than wanting to harness your natural compassion  The service is funded by the NHS and all training and support is completely free.

Training block dates and times:

Volunteers  and Statutory workers:  Mon/Tues 11th/12th May;  9am – 5pm –  in-person at Kesgrave Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JF.

Volunteers only: Thurs 14th May;  9.30am – 12.00 online via Zoom.

 

 

Peer Group Meeting via Zoom
Tuesday 12th May 2026, 17.00
Tuesday 12th May 2026, 18.00

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Start Your Journey as a Care Choices Volunteer!

Becoming a Care Choices Volunteer starts with our training program, where you’ll gain the skills to support individuals in their last year of life.

Complete the application form to take your first step.

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