The similarities and differences between the SAGE & THYME foundation level workshop and the SAGE & THYME ACP workshop are shown below:

SAGE & THYME Foundation Level workshop

Target audience - All levels of health and social care staff (clinical and non-clinical) requiring foundation level communication skills

Previous experience required - None

Aims - To provide a structured approach to dealing with concerns

Duration of workshop - 3 hours

Number of learners per workshop - 30

Workshop format - Lecture, small group work and interactive rehearsals

SAGE & THYME for Advance Care Planning workshop

Target audience - Senior staff who engage in advance care planning/end of life care conversations (e.g. GPs, healthcare staff, social workers, lawyers)

Previous experience required - Experience of advance care planning / end of life care/ Gold Standards Framework

Aims - To provide a structured approach to addressing advance care planning issues and dealing with concerns

Duration of workshop - 3.5 hours

Number of learners per workshop - 30

Workshop format - Lecture, small group work and interactive rehearsals