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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.

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