Don't forget the children when a parent is dying of cancer

Don't forget the Children: Equipping health and social care professionals to support families when a parent is dying with cancer

Professor Cherith Semple, Professor in Clincal Cancer Nursing, Ulster University/South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust, Northern Ireland

Health and social care professionals often lack confidence and skills on how best to support families when a parent of dependent children is at end of life with cancer.  This talk will provide insights on how healthcare teams can support parents at end of life with cancer regarding their children, using a communication framework and co-produced, innovative short educational videos.  Promoting end of life conversations between professionals and parents has the potential to improve the bereavement experiences for the whole family.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Professor Cherith Semple

Prof Cherith Semple (PhD, BSc (Hons) Nursing, RN, FHEA) is a Professor of Clinical Cancer Nursing at Ulster University / South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, which is a joint clinical academic appointment.  She has over 20 years’ experience supporting patients and families with cancer.  Supported by successful grant acquisition, Cherith leads two programmes of research within the Institute of Nursing and Health Research at Ulster University.  Her research focuses on supporting families impacted by parental care and promoting post-treatment quality of life for patients with head and neck cancer.  She has authored a number of book chapters, and has over 60 peer-reviewed papers on both these topic areas.  Cherith was presented with the Northern Ireland RCN Nurse of the Year award in 2015, MBE as part of the Queen’s Honours List in 2017 and British Head and Neck Oncologist Lifetime Achievement award in 2023.

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