Providing Dignified Support During End of Life – Adults
Description
This course aims to equip care staff with the knowledge and skills to provide dignified, person-centred, and compassionate support to adults during the end-of-life stage. It explores emotional, practical, cultural, and spiritual aspects of end-of-life care while ensuring dignity, choice, and comfort are upheld. The course also considers communication, family involvement, and the emotional impact on care staff.
Suitable for:
- Care workers (care homes, supported living, domiciliary care)
- Senior carers and team leaders
- Registered managers
- Support workers
- Ancillary staff involved in providing care during end-of-life situations
- Volunteers supporting people at the end of life
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Understand the principles of dignified end-of-life care.
Recognise physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs at the end of life.
Communicate sensitively and compassionately with individuals and families.
Support choice, dignity, and comfort during the final days and hours.
Work in partnership with families and professionals.
Respond to cultural, religious, and personal preferences.
Reflect on the emotional impact of end-of-life care on themselves and their colleagues.
Apply best practice in providing after-death care and support to families.
