£90.00
From: Tue 7 July, 2026
To: Tue 7 July, 2026
Location: Virtual - Zoom
CPD Credits: N/A
This foundation-level workshop provides communication skills training for staff at all levels, in both clinical and non-clinical roles, to enhance care for those in distress or with emotional concerns. It is offered to those working within Oxfordshire health and social care settings.
The aim of the SAGE & THYME workshop is to enhance skills in listening and responding, so that participants feel empowered. It does not teach how to ‘fix’ situations but instead supports people in working with their own ideas.
The workshop teaches the communication skills needed to notice distress, listen carefully, and respond helpfully, using the structured SAGE & THYME approach.
These skills can be used by everyone – staff, students, volunteers, and others, at any level and in any setting or organisation (including at home) – when speaking to patients, carers, relatives, colleagues, friends, family, children, or anyone with emotional concerns.
Further information can be found at www.sageandthymetraining.org.uk
Day begins: 09.30
Day ends: 12.15
PLEASE NOTE: we no longer take bookings over the telephone. Please pay at checkout, via an Invoice/PayPal. Thank you.
Additional dates are available, please contact ssc@ouh.nhs.uk for further information.
Click on the link to view our Communication Skills Training Ladder LINK
Short video about the benefits of SAGE & THYME | SAGE & THYME
Facilitators are trained and monitored by SAGE & THYME development team, University Hospitals Manchester.
The three hour workshop incorporates a formal presentation, along with experiential learning and group discussion, building upon the concrete experiences of participants.
The workshop covers:
• Benefits of effective communication
• Evidence behind effective communication skills
• Listening and responding skills
• Using the SAGE & THYME structure in a conversation
• Supporting the person without having to solve their concerns
• When using SAGE & THYME is not appropriate