Introduction to ReSPECT & Advance Care Planning

This webinar will define advance care planning (ACP) and help you develop an understanding of the Universal Principles for Advance Care Planning. ReSPECT, which stands for Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment, will be explored. You will be introduced to the ReSPECT plan and gain insights into the ReSPECT process, including what it is and what it is not. The session will explain how to check ReSPECT plans and discuss DNACPR in relation to the ReSPECT plan. Additionally, you will learn how to use a ReSPECT plan effectively.

Learning Outcomes

• Define advance care planning (ACP).
• Develop understanding of Universal Principles forAdvance Care Planning.
• Introduction to ReSPECT plan.
• Develop understanding of the ReSPECT process.
• Identify what ReSPECT is and is not.
• Explain how to check ReSPECT plans.
• Discuss DNACPR in relation to the ReSPECT plan.
• Discuss how to use a ReSPECT plan.

Session details

Where:
This training is delivered via Microsoft Teams.

Please  join the webinar 5 minutes before the start time. You will remain in the waiting room until the facilitator accepts you to join.  

When:

• 11 June 2026, 2pm - 3pm
• 8 July 2026, 2pm - 3pm
• 15 September 2026, 2pm - 3pm

Who:

The session is suitable for registered staff within care homes. If you are unsure if you can attend this webinar please contact socialcareacademy@staffordshire.gov.uk.

This training is equivalent to 60 minutes participatory time for CPD. A certificate will be provided upon completion of this training.

This training does discuss death and dying, and may be upsetting for some audiences.

This training was developed and delivered by the MPFT Palliative and End of Life Care Team (Palliative + EOLC).