Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Care Workers (UK)

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Updated 01 Jan 2026 Certificate

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.

Content

6 Units • 13 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
Understanding Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care
2 Questions
Your Role as a Care Worker
2 Questions
Recognising Changes and Supporting Comfort in the Last Days of Life
3 Questions
Respectful Communication and Shared Decision Making
4 Questions
Conclusion and Support for Care Workers
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Explain the difference between palliative care, end-of-life care and the last days of life.

2

Understand your role and responsibilities as a care worker in supporting people at the end of life.

3

Recognise changes and signs that may indicate a person is approaching the last days of life.

4

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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