New Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Care Workers (UK)
This module aims to build knowledge, confidence and clarity of role, enabling care workers to provide safe, compassionate and person-centred end-of-life care, and to know when and how to seek support.
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6 Units • 13 Questions
What you'll learn:
Explain the difference between palliative care, end-of-life care and the last days of life.
Understand your role and responsibilities as a care worker in supporting people at the end of life.
Recognise changes and signs that may indicate a person is approaching the last days of life.
Provide compassionate care, including communicating concerns appropriately and supporting individuals, families and carers with dignity and respect.
Who it's for:
Care staff in any setting.
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Last updated01 Jan 2026
Published01 Jan 2026
Due for review01 Jan 2027
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