Sage & Thyme Foundation Level

Available for University Hospitals Tees staff only

Event details

  • Date: 17 December 2026
  • Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Address: Room 9, STRIVE Academic Centre, James Cook University Hospital Trust, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW

23 places remaining | Free event

Communication Skills Training

Course overview:

The SAGE & THYME Foundation Level face-to-face workshop and the SAGE & THYME Online workshop, teach the communication skills needed to notice distress, listen carefully and respond helpfully, using a structured approach (SAGE & THYME). The skills taught can be used by everyone (staff, students, volunteers and others) – at any level and in any area and organisation (including at home) when speaking to patients, carers, relatives, clients, customers, colleagues, friends, family, children and indeed anyone who has emotional concerns.

SAGE & THYME is a memorable structureon how to listen carefully and respond helpfully to someone with worries. The approach is person-focussed and evidence-based.

Eligbility:

The SAGE & THYME Foundation Level/Online workshop is suitable for anyone, at any level, whether they are clinical or not, and not just those who deal with patients.

Organised by:

Education events and conferences team, STRIVE Academic Centre

Email: [email protected]