End of Life (EoL) Care Training

Delivering Compassionate, Person-Centred Support in the Final Stages of Life

End of life care is a vital part of health and social care that requires sensitivity, empathy, and a deep understanding of palliative principles. This course equips care professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to provide holistic, respectful, and compassionate support to individuals and their families during the final stages of life.

Participants will learn to recognise the signs of dying, manage physical and emotional symptoms, and understand the legal and ethical responsibilities involved in EoL care. The course also emphasises the importance of communication, cultural awareness, and multidisciplinary teamwork in ensuring dignified, person-centred care.

What You Will Learn

✔ Legal Aspects of End of Life Care – Understand key legislation such as the Mental Capacity Act, Advance Care Planning (ACP), Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders, and best interest decision-making.

✔ Recognising the Signs of Dying – Identify the physical, emotional, and behavioural indicators that suggest a person is nearing the end of life.

✔ Symptom Management – Learn how to manage common symptoms associated with EoL care, including pain, nausea, breathlessness, anxiety, and agitation, with a focus on comfort and quality of life.

✔ Communication at End of Life – Develop techniques to have empathetic, honest conversations with patients, families, and care teams, while maintaining compassion and clarity.

✔ Emotional & Psychological Support – Understand the emotional journey of dying and learn how to support grieving individuals and families before and after death.

✔ Cultural Awareness in EoL Care – Respect and respond to diverse cultural, spiritual, and religious needs during the dying process.

✔ Working as a Multidisciplinary Team – Explore the importance of collaborative working across palliative care teams, hospices, GPs, social workers, and support groups.

✔ Accessing EoL Resources & Services – Learn how to involve and signpost to external resources such as hospices, counselling services, bereavement support, and spiritual care providers.

Who Should Attend?

✅ Ideal for healthcare assistants, nurses, care staff, support workers, and anyone involved in delivering palliative or end of life care.

Why Choose This Course?

✅ Promotes dignified, person-centred care during the final stages of life
✅ Builds confidence in symptom management and legal responsibilities
✅ Enhances communication and emotional support skills for patients and families

📅 Course Availability: Available for in-house training or as an open course at selected locations.