Promoting the program
Getting the word out about the program is likely to be a continuous effort. Here are some suggestions that might help increase knowledge about the availability of the program and ways to reach out to carers who may benefit.
Let carers know about the Education Program by:
- Educate staff at your facility
- Developing a brochure
- Putting up flyers
- Approaching carers directly.
1. Educate staff at your facility
Let staff know about the program by holding a series of in-services about the program. Outline what it entails, who it is for and the benefits for carers who participate.
2. Develop a brochure
In the brochure, describe what the program is about, who it is for and who people can contact for more information. These can be distributed through the health service or given directly to carers when patients are admitted to the palliative care service. An example of a brochure will be available here shortly.
3. Put up flyers
Design an eye-catching flyer that describes the Education Program, when and where it meets and who to contact for more information. Put up the flyers wherever you think carers may see them.
A sample flyer to use as a template (in Word format) is available for download here.
4. Approach carers directly
Let carers know about the program, when it’s happening and what they can expect to learn by participating. If they are intending to come along to the program, you may want to get their details so you can confirm the time and location of the program, and that they will be attending, a day or so before you conduct the program.
