This one-day, in-person training is designed to support healthcare professionals who work with children and young people with life-limiting conditions as they move from paediatric to adult services. Through a blended format combining focused teaching, clinical updates and immersive scenario-based learning, the day strengthens knowledge, confidence and interprofessional collaboration in managing complex situations during this transition period.

The programme is grounded in contemporary best practice for children & young people with palliative and end-of-life care and reflects the competencies required when caring for young people with evolving needs. The event provides a structured yet flexible opportunity to enhance clinical assessment skills, communication approaches and reflective practice.

Unlike other training, this course delivers simulation-based education within realistic clinical environments, enabling staff to experience high-quality, experiential learning usually reserved for specialist settings. Participants develop practical skills and shared understanding, promoting consistency, compassion and clarity to manage challenging situations.

It uniquely integrates realistic simulations, structured debriefing, and hands-on clinical application to equip participants to respond confidently and sensitively to urgent, emotionally charged or ethically complex situations. Its interprofessional design encourages shared learning across disciplines and sectors - strengthening communication, joint decision-making and continuity of care.

• An overview of transition in CYP palliative and end-of-life care, including key principles and challenges.
• Clinical considerations in neurological, respiratory and degenerative conditions common to transition patients.
• Communication approaches for complex discussions, including advance care planning and treatment decision-making.
• Cultural, legal and ethical aspects of caring for young people approaching adulthood.
• Managing acute deterioration and urgent symptoms within transition pathways.
• A wide range of practical, scenario-based learning exploring multidisciplinary teamwork in challenging or time-sensitive situations.