Nursing staff in Templin support seriously ill patients with donations

Nursing staff in Templin support seriously ill patients with donations

On July 18, 2025, remarkable progress in the training of nursing specialists was celebrated in Templin: 13 committed specialists from outpatient and inpatient facilities took part in further training CuraPal gGmbH part. This further training aimed to expand skills in palliative care in order to enable seriously ill patients to have a better quality of life.

The course received particular attention from Steffi Blochberger, a specialist in pain management, who not only provided valuable information on the subject of pain management, but also donated the entire amount for the further training of 650 euros to the Uckermark against Leukemia - Together against Cancer e.V. association. The association, which volunteers to support the wishes of seriously ill people, has already received the money and is committed to making dreams come true with its “Patient Mobile – Wishes Come True” project.

CuraPal’s commitment

The CuraPal gGmbH consists of a dedicated team of six palliative care specialists and four nursing staff. Their goal is to enable seriously ill patients to receive care in a familiar environment and to avoid hospital transfers. This specialized palliative care makes a crucial contribution to relieving pain and increasing patient well-being.

A central element of the work is the involvement of relatives in order to take their fears and needs into account. Patients benefit from comprehensive support, which also includes pain management and nutrition. All of these services are standard services provided by health insurance companies, which is why there are no additional costs for patients.

Wishes become reality

The Uckermark Against Leukemia Association has set itself the task of making the last years and weeks of seriously ill people as pleasant as possible. Ulf Schützler, a volunteer driver of the Wish Car, describes moving experiences, including a trip to Frankfurt/Main where a patient was reunited with his son. These emotional moments have a major impact on understanding life and appreciating health.

Examples of fulfilled wishes include trips to concerts, theater visits or trips to the Baltic Sea. The good training of the nursing staff involved and the means of transport available ensure that patients arrive safely and reliably at their desired locations. Steffi Blochberger emphasizes the reliability of the association, which takes intensive care of the needs of the patients.

New ways in further education

Further training in palliative care provides comprehensive knowledge of caring for seriously ill patients. It covers topics such as pain therapy, psychosocial support and the consideration of legal and ethical aspects in care. Participants can collect 25 training points for registering as professional nurses and prepare for the challenges of palliative care.

The training lasts five months, during which the nursing staff can learn flexibly. In addition to the textbooks, written exams take place as online courses, which makes access to further training even easier. This initiative not only promotes professional qualifications, but also human interaction in nursing.

Thanks to programs like those of Nursing distance learning courses Cooperation in palliative care is constantly being improved in order to provide patients with the best possible support in their final phases of life.