This interactive training session is designed to support healthcare professionals of all levels to develop knowledge, confidence and understanding in delivering compassionate, high-quality end of life care.

The session explores the principles of palliative and end of life care, what matters most to people as they approach the end of life, and how to recognise and respond to dying people and those important to them with compassion. Participants will develop practical skills to support sensitive conversations and address the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients and families.

The session also introduces the Priorities for Care of the Dying Person, supporting participants to apply these principles in everyday practice, alongside basic awareness of syringe drivers, including when they may be used and when to seek advice.

Learning will cover:

• Understanding the principles of palliative care and end of life care
• Exploring what a “good death” may look like
• Recognising the dying process and common symptoms
• Developing confidence in communication around death, dying and uncertainty
• Using empathy, reflective questioning and supportive responses
• Understanding Advance Care Planning and the Mental Capacity Act
• Applying the Priorities for Care of the Dying Person in clinical practice
• Basic awareness of syringe drivers, including checks and escalation
• Supporting families and those important to the dying person

Who should attend:
Registered healthcare professionals who provide care for people approaching the end of life and wish to build confidence in communication, recognition of dying, and delivery of compassionate, person-centred care.

Delivery format:
Interactive teaching using presentations, group discussion, reflective exercises and scenario based learning. The session is designed to support safe, compassionate practice within individual roles and scopes of practice.

This course will contribute 3 hours of CPD towards professional revalidation.