Keep the caring, stop the strain
Hospice teams already bring deep skill to emotionally demanding conversations. But the weight of those interactions — especially with families — can take a lasting toll.
Clean Language is gaining momentum in end-of-life care — for good reason. It helps people find clarity in their own words, without pressure, fixing or emotional overload.
It’s been featured in Nursing Standard (July 2025), written up in BMJ Open Quality by a hospice consultant, and taken up by UK hospice professionals following training through the South West End of Life Network. Many are now using it in practice, with strong feedback and video testimonials from recent pilots and Dying Matters Week tasters.
Unsnap the Advice Trap brings this approach into a short, practice-based training for hospice teams. It’s designed to reduce emotional strain, support clearer conversations, and strengthen follow-through — especially in moments that carry weight.
What staff and volunteers gain
- Steadier presence in emotionally charged conversations
- Questions that reduce pressure and increase clarity
- Support for clearer decisions — without over-helping
- Stronger follow-through, less emotional strain
- More focus on, and energy for, what matters most.
Pilot offer – Autumn 2025
- Private in-house cohort (6–12 people)
- Highly practical, small-group sessions using real hospice scenarios
- Online (2 x half-days) or in person (1 day)
- Flexible dates (Sept – Oct 2025)
- £750 per organisation (plus travel if in person)
Includes:
- Full delivery by experienced trainer
- CPD-eligible certificate and reflection log
- Nominate one or more team members for the upcoming trainer path
- Early case story participation
This reduced price reflects our need to gather feedback before a wider rollout.
Want to take part?
We’re confirming participating hospices in the South West, Yorkshire and the North East now.
📩 Get in touch: judy@conversaurus.com
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Hear From Practitioners
"Clean Language has improved patient care - and I also think it's improved my conversations with my colleagues” - Siobhan Aris, Specialist Palliative Care Nurse