NHS Dumfries and Galloway

The EC4H programme in NHS Dumfries and Galloway offers a range of workshops. Please contact us for more information or to discuss your training requirements.

Dr Ross Warwick

EC4H Lead Tutor

Ross is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Lead for Clinical Health Psychology and part of the Staff Psychological Support Service established during the pandemic. The service aims to improve the welfare of staff members, the function of teams, and the overall culture of the Health and Social Care Partnership. EC4H corresponds neatly with this service, giving colleagues an opportunity to refine their communication skills in a safe and supportive environment. Ross completed the EC4H Clinical Communication Tutor Training in 2016.

Dr Sarah Pickstock

EC4H Tutor

Dr Sarah Pickstock is a Consultant in Palliative Medicine in NHS Dumfries and Galloway. Sarah completed her EC4H tutor training in 2016.

Dr Alison Almond

EC4H Tutor

Alison is an Associate Specialist in Renal Medicine in Dumfries where she has worked for 22 years. As lead for Kidney Care Planning services communication plays a huge roll in her work- explaining treatment options to patients in a way they can understand, so they can make decisions that are right for them. This includes explaining when treatment options are failing so having discussions about end of life care is a large part of this. She has also recently taken on a role as Clinical supervisor to some of the Juniors Doctors in Dumfries and views communication skills as an on going learning curve for us all,something that can always be improved and adapted to all aspects of life in general as well as work. She trained as an EC4H tutor in 2017.

Dr Thalakunte Muniraju

EC4H Tutor

Muni is a Consultant Physician and Nephrologist, and Specialty Team Lead for Renal Medicine. His interests are Kidney Transplantation, Acute Kidney Injury, Medical Education, and patient safety. Muni completed EC4H Advanced Communication Tutor Training Workshop in 2018.