Preparation Day 2024

Details for the Preparation Day 2024

Date

Sunday 9th June 2024

Location

St Augustine's RC High School

208 Broomhouse Road

Edinburgh

EH12 9AD

Registration Time

10.00. For first time helpers

10.45. For existing helpers

Programme

10.00. Registration for New Helpers

10.15. A typical day in Lourdes (new helpers)

10.45 Registration for existing helpers

11.00 Introductions for all helpers

11.15 Workshop groups - 2 rotations

12.15. Lunch

13.00. Workshop Groups - 2 rotations

14.00. General Induction points

14.15. Looking after Yourself

14.30. Helper Groups (Ladies, Men & Medical)

15.00. Mass (Canon James Tracey)

15.30. Closing comments, thanks & questions

Workshop Groups

The workshop group rotations at 11.15 and 13.00 are:

Communication
Infection Control
Moving & Handling
Caring for people in Lourdes

Helpers will be allocated to groups

Catering

Please bring your own lunch. Light refreshments (tea, coffee, squash and biscuits) will be provided.

What to wear

Dress code is casual. Please dress comfortably for the day. Some activities will be outside, so please also consider the weather on the day.

Attendance

Attendance at the Preparation Day is mandatory for helpers. Attendance for registered nurses and doctors is not mandatory but is encouraged. If you are unable to attend, please email us at enquiries@edinburgh-lourdes.com or get in touch via the contacts page.

Questions

If you have any questions please email us at

enquiries@edinburgh-lourdes.com

or get in touch via the contacts page.