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SUMMARY:Care after death
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a face-to-face study day on Care After Death.  Designed for professionals working with children and families at the most difficult of times.  Explore how compassionate\, informed care continues even after death\, and gain practical and emotional tools to support families and colleagues. \nThis is an interactive day\, exploring best practices – including the practical aspects\, cultural and religious considerations\, legal and ethical responsibilities\, funeral planning and discussion\, Sudden unexplained death in childhood and supporting siblings. Through case discussions and practical guidance\, participants will enhance their confidence and competence in delivering compassionate care. \nThis study day offers a sensitive and supportive space to learn\, reflect\, and strengthen your professional practice. \n\nTues 24 Feb 2026 – Christopher’s Hospice\, Guildford\nTues 6 Oct 2026 – Shooting Star House\, Hampton
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/care-after-death/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Christopher’s (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, Old Portsmouth Road\, Artington\, England\, GU3 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events for healthcare professionals
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SUMMARY:Neonatal Simulation Day
DESCRIPTION:This study day combines a morning of teaching about neonatal palliative care from clinical experts\, with an afternoon of realistic simulation scenarios using actors.  The aim is to build on existing knowledge\, skills and confidence in providing compassionate and holistic palliative care for neonates and their families. Training will take place in the Sparkle room at Shooting Star House. \nScenarios will cover communication\, especially around difficult conversations\, symptom management\, recognising dying and decision-making skills. \n 
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/neonatal-simulation-day/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, England\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events for healthcare professionals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
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SUMMARY:Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join #TeamShootingStar at the Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026!\nA place to run in the iconic Royal Parks Half Marathon is a sought-after ticket\, with places selling out fast every year! \nThe stunning 13.1 – mile route takes runners on closed roads through four of London’s Royal Parks including Hyde Park\, Green Park\, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens and passed several well-known central London landmarks. \nJoin #TeamShootingStar today and help raise vital funds for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices!\n  \nHow to enter\nThere are 2 entry options for the Royal Parks Half Marathon. \nCharity Places\nWe’d love to welcome you to #TeamShootingStar. The registration fee is £35 and the fundraising target is £300. \nSign up \n  \nOwn place entry \nIf you’ve already got a place in the Surrey 5km\, you can still fundraise for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. There’s no fundraising target\, just raise as much as you can! Email us or start fundraising today to join the team. \nEmail us \nStart fundraising today \n  \nWhy join #TeamShootingStar?\nWhen you join #TeamShootingStar\, you will receive: \n\nA free Shooting Star charity running vest\nDedicated support from Shooting Star’s Challenge Events Team\nRegular #TeamShootingStar email updates to inspire your fundraising\n\nBut most importantly\, you’ll run knowing you’re supporting families with a baby\, child or young person with a life-limiting condition\, or who have been bereaved\, across west London and Surrey. You’ll run knowing you’re support families make every moment count. \nIt costs £12 million a year to run Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. Without the generosity of our event participants we would not be able to keep our services going. \n  \nGet in touch\nIf you have questions\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. \nEmail: events@shootingstar.org.uk \nPhone: 020 8783 2000
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/royalparkshalfmarathon/
LOCATION:Royal Parks Half Marathon\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running
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SUMMARY:Brain SPACE (virtual session)
DESCRIPTION:Join the SPACE Team — the specialist paediatric palliative care experts from Shooting Star Children’s Hospice for a series of one-hour online teaching sessions\, held on the third Thursday of each month\, from 12:30–1:30 pm. \nEach session focuses on a different aspect of paediatric palliative care\, offering practical insights\, case studies\, and evidence-based approaches to support children with life-limiting conditions and their families. \nDesigned for healthcare and social care professionals\, these bite-sized sessions are a perfect opportunity to learn\, reflect\, and connect.  Recordings will be made available for those who can not attend the live sessions. \n2026 topics\n\nThursday 22 January 2026 – Agitation\nThursday 19 February 2026 – PCAS/ NCAs\nThursday 19 March 2026 – Ethics\nThursday 16 April 2026 – Research\nThursday 21 May 2026 – Bleeding\nThursday 18 June 2026 – Introduction to Symptom Management Plans\nThursday 16 July 2026 – Assessment of Pain\nThursday 20 August 2026 – Neuropathic Pain\nThursday 17 September 2026 – Nociceptive Pain\nThursday 15 October 2026 – Culture and Spirituality in PPC\nThursday 19 November 2026 – Paediatric palliative Care from a Parent’s perspective\nThursday 17 December 2026 – TBC
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/brain-space/2026-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Events for healthcare professionals
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DTSTAMP:20260411T123000
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UID:87354-1794216600-1794227400@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning and RESPECT documentation – Study Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 3-hour interactive online workshop on Advance Care Planning and RESPECT documentation\, led by members of the Specialist Paediatric Palliative Care Team. \nAre you a health care professional working in paediatric or neonatal care who feels hesitant or uncertain about beginning conversations around advance care planning? \nThis workshop offers a supportive space to learn best practices – from understanding the legal and ethical principles\, to practical exercises on communication and exploration of end-of-life wishes.  This session combines subject- experts\, case-studies and discussion.  The aim is to build confidence and competence in completing ACP and RESPECT documentation correctly and sensitively.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/advance-care-planning-and-respect-documentation-study-session/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events for healthcare professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T123000
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UID:87382-1794474900-1794501000@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Neonatal palliative care – working together
DESCRIPTION:This study day is suitable for health and social care professionals working with neonates whose care includes elements of palliative support. The event will provide up‑to‑date insights into neonatal palliative care practices\, practical symptom management strategies\, and opportunities to learn from real case studies and hospice teams. \nProgramme Highlights: \n• Symptom management \n• Case studies from clinical practice \n• Talks and perspectives from hospice teams \n• Optional guided tour of the hospice \nWho Should Attend: \n• Health and social care professionals involved in neonatal care \n• Teams whose work includes aspects of neonatal palliative care \n• Anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of best practices in this specialist area
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/neonatal-palliative-care-working-together/
LOCATION:Christopher’s (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, Old Portsmouth Road\, Artington\, England\, GU3 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events for healthcare professionals
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T170723Z
UID:87351-1794906900-1794933000@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of paediatric palliative care
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of paediatric palliative care is an introductory session to equip professionals with essential knowledge and skills to support children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families.  Participants will explore core principles of paediatric palliative care\, looking at holistic working\, communication skills and interdisciplinary teamwork. \nThis will also include short teachings on advance care planning and symptom management. \nThis is suitable for professionals working with or who may come across children and young people with life-limiting conditions\, including but not limited to Nurses\, Health Care Assistants\, Nursing Associates\, Counsellors\, Therapists and Social workers. \n24 March 2026 – Christopher’s Children’s Hospice\, Guildford \n17 November  2026 – Shooting Star House\, Hampton
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/foundations-of-paediatric-palliative-care/2026-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Events for healthcare professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T123000
CREATED:20251230T154904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T172453Z
UID:87057-1795091400-1795095000@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Brain SPACE (virtual session)
DESCRIPTION:Join the SPACE Team — the specialist paediatric palliative care experts from Shooting Star Children’s Hospice for a series of one-hour online teaching sessions\, held on the third Thursday of each month\, from 12:30–1:30 pm. \nEach session focuses on a different aspect of paediatric palliative care\, offering practical insights\, case studies\, and evidence-based approaches to support children with life-limiting conditions and their families. \nDesigned for healthcare and social care professionals\, these bite-sized sessions are a perfect opportunity to learn\, reflect\, and connect.  Recordings will be made available for those who can not attend the live sessions. \n2026 topics\n\nThursday 22 January 2026 – Agitation\nThursday 19 February 2026 – PCAS/ NCAs\nThursday 19 March 2026 – Ethics\nThursday 16 April 2026 – Research\nThursday 21 May 2026 – Bleeding\nThursday 18 June 2026 – Introduction to Symptom Management Plans\nThursday 16 July 2026 – Assessment of Pain\nThursday 20 August 2026 – Neuropathic Pain\nThursday 17 September 2026 – Nociceptive Pain\nThursday 15 October 2026 – Culture and Spirituality in PPC\nThursday 19 November 2026 – Paediatric palliative Care from a Parent’s perspective\nThursday 17 December 2026 – TBC
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/brain-space/2026-11-19/
CATEGORIES:Events for healthcare professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261217T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261217T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T123000
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SUMMARY:Brain SPACE (virtual session)
DESCRIPTION:Join the SPACE Team — the specialist paediatric palliative care experts from Shooting Star Children’s Hospice for a series of one-hour online teaching sessions\, held on the third Thursday of each month\, from 12:30–1:30 pm. \nEach session focuses on a different aspect of paediatric palliative care\, offering practical insights\, case studies\, and evidence-based approaches to support children with life-limiting conditions and their families. \nDesigned for healthcare and social care professionals\, these bite-sized sessions are a perfect opportunity to learn\, reflect\, and connect.  Recordings will be made available for those who can not attend the live sessions. \n2026 topics\n\nThursday 22 January 2026 – Agitation\nThursday 19 February 2026 – PCAS/ NCAs\nThursday 19 March 2026 – Ethics\nThursday 16 April 2026 – Research\nThursday 21 May 2026 – Bleeding\nThursday 18 June 2026 – Introduction to Symptom Management Plans\nThursday 16 July 2026 – Assessment of Pain\nThursday 20 August 2026 – Neuropathic Pain\nThursday 17 September 2026 – Nociceptive Pain\nThursday 15 October 2026 – Culture and Spirituality in PPC\nThursday 19 November 2026 – Paediatric palliative Care from a Parent’s perspective\nThursday 17 December 2026 – TBC
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/brain-space/2026-12-17/
CATEGORIES:Events for healthcare professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T123000
CREATED:20250414T130908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T111607Z
UID:82239-1805616000-1805634000@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Surrey Junior Race
DESCRIPTION:Join #TeamShootingStar at the Surrey Junior Race!\nJoin our team for the Junior Race and enjoy taking part in this picturesque route! \nTake a look at what our amazing runners thought of last years Surrey Junior Race! – Team Shooting Star shine at the Surrey Half Marathon – Shooting Star Children’s Hospices \nMake every moment count\, join #TeamShootingStar today!\n  \nHow to enter\nThere are 2 entry options for the Surrey Junior Race. \nCharity Places\nWe’d love to welcome you to #TeamShootingStar. The registration fee is £5 (+booking fee) and the fundraising target is £10. \nSign up \n  \nOwn place entry \nIf you’ve already got a place in the Surrey Junior Race\, you can still fundraise for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. There’s no fundraising target\, just raise as much as you can! Email us or start fundraising today to join the team. \nEmail us \nStart fundraising today \n  \nWhy join #TeamShootingStar?\nWhen you join #TeamShootingStar\, you will receive: \n\nA free Shooting Star charity running vest or t-shirt\nDedicated support from Shooting Star’s Challenge Events Team\nRegular #TeamShootingStar email updates to inspire your fundraising\n\nBut most importantly\, you’ll run knowing you’re supporting families with a baby\, child or young person with a life-limiting condition\, or who have been bereaved\, across west London and Surrey. You’ll run knowing you’re support families make every moment count. \nIt costs £12 million a year to run Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. Without the generosity of our event participants we would not be able to keep our services going. \n  \nGet in touch\nIf you have questions\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. \nEmail: events@shootingstar.org.uk \nPhone: 020 8783 2000
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/surrey-junior-race-2/
LOCATION:Woking Leisure Centre\, GU22 9BA
CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T123000
CREATED:20250414T131138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T112124Z
UID:82236-1805616000-1805634000@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Surrey 5k
DESCRIPTION:Join #TeamShootingStar at the Surrey 5km!\nJoin our team for the Surrey 5km and enjoy taking part in this picturesque route! \nTake a look at what our amazing runners thought of last years Surrey 5km! – Team Shooting Star shine at the Surrey Half Marathon – Shooting Star Children’s Hospices \nMake every moment count\, join #TeamShootingStar today!\n  \nHow to enter\nThere are 2 entry options for the Surrey 5km. \nCharity Places\nWe’d love to welcome you to #TeamShootingStar. The registration fee is £15 (+booking fee) and the fundraising target is £100. \nSign up \n  \nOwn place entry \nIf you’ve already got a place in the Surrey 5km\, you can still fundraise for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. There’s no fundraising target\, just raise as much as you can! Email us or start fundraising today to join the team. \nEmail us \nStart fundraising today \n  \nWhy join #TeamShootingStar?\nWhen you join #TeamShootingStar\, you will receive: \n\nA free Shooting Star charity running vest\nDedicated support from Shooting Star’s Challenge Events Team\nRegular #TeamShootingStar email updates to inspire your fundraising\n\nBut most importantly\, you’ll run knowing you’re supporting families with a baby\, child or young person with a life-limiting condition\, or who have been bereaved\, across west London and Surrey. You’ll run knowing you’re support families make every moment count. \nIt costs £12 million a year to run Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. Without the generosity of our event participants we would not be able to keep our services going. \n  \nGet in touch\nIf you have questions\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. \nEmail: events@shootingstar.org.uk \nPhone: 020 8783 2000
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/surrey-5k-2/
LOCATION:Woking Leisure Centre\, GU22 9BA
CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T110852Z
UID:82232-1805616000-1805634000@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Surrey Half Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Join #TeamShootingStar at the Surrey Half Marathon!\nJoin our team for the Surrey Half Marathon and enjoy taking part in this picturesque route! \nTake a look at what our amazing runners thought of last years Surrey Half Marathon! – Team Shooting Star shine at the Surrey Half Marathon – Shooting Star Children’s Hospices \nMake every moment count\, join #TeamShootingStar today!\n  \nHow to enter\nThere are 2 entry options for the Surrey Half Marathon. \nCharity Places\nWe’d love to welcome you to #TeamShootingStar. The registration fee is £20 (+ booking fees) and the fundraising target is £300. \nSign up \n  \nOwn place entry \nIf you’ve already got a place in the Surrey Half Marathon\, you can still fundraise for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. There’s no fundraising target\, just raise as much as you can! Email us or start fundraising today to join the team. \nEmail us \nStart fundraising today \n  \nWhy join #TeamShootingStar?\nWhen you join #TeamShootingStar\, you will receive: \n\nA free Shooting Star charity running vest\nDedicated support from Shooting Star’s Challenge Events Team\nRegular #TeamShootingStar email updates to inspire your fundraising\n\nBut most importantly\, you’ll run knowing you’re supporting families with a baby\, child or young person with a life-limiting condition\, or who have been bereaved\, across west London and Surrey. You’ll run knowing you’re support families make every moment count. \nIt costs £12 million a year to run Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. Without the generosity of our event participants we would not be able to keep our services going. \n  \nGet in touch\nIf you have questions\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. \nEmail: events@shootingstar.org.uk \nPhone: 020 8783 2000
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/surrey-half-marathon-2/
LOCATION:Woking Leisure Centre\, GU22 9BA
CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running
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