End of Life Awareness

Course Overview

Our End of Life Awareness training is designed to support staff working with people who are approaching the end of their life. The course helps learners understand what end of life care involves, how to provide compassionate and person-centred support, and how to communicate effectively with individuals, families, and colleagues during a sensitive time.

This course focuses on dignity, comfort, emotional support, and professional responsibilities, rather than clinical intervention. It is suitable for health and social care staff, support workers, and anyone involved in caring for individuals at the end of life.

Training is delivered in a calm, respectful, and reflective way, with space for discussion, questions, and real world scenarios.

Course Details

  • Duration: Half day  or full day (available on request)
  • Delivery: In-house at your venue or live online (Zoom or Microsoft Teams)
  • Group size: Suitable for small or large teams

Who the Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

  • Health and social care workers
  • Care assistants and support workers
  • Domiciliary care staff
  • Residential and nursing home staff
  • Volunteers working with vulnerable adults
  • Managers and supervisors supporting care teams

It is suitable for both new staff and experienced workers who want to build confidence and understanding around end of life care.

Why This Training Is Important

End of life care is about more than physical needs. It involves dignity, compassion, communication, and respecting individual wishes at a deeply personal time.

This training supports compliance with:

The course also aligns with guidance from NHS England End of Life Care and Marie Curie, supporting good practice across health and social care settings.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand what is meant by end of life care
  • Recognise common signs that a person may be approaching the end of life
  • Provide compassionate, person-centred support
  • Communicate sensitively with individuals and families
  • Understand emotional, spiritual, and cultural considerations
  • Support dignity, comfort, and choice
  • Understand their role and professional boundaries
  • Know how to access further support and guidance

Course Content

This End of Life Awareness course covers:

  • What end of life care means in practice
  • The importance of dignity, respect, and compassion
  • Recognising physical and emotional changes at end of life
  • Supporting comfort, pain awareness, and wellbeing
  • Communication with individuals and families
  • Cultural, spiritual, and personal beliefs
  • Advance care planning and respecting wishes
  • The role of care staff within a multidisciplinary team
  • Supporting families before and after death
  • Self-care and emotional resilience for staff

Course content reflects best practice guidance from National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) End of Life Care.

How the Course Is Delivered

Training is interactive and discussion-based, creating a safe space for reflection and learning. Sessions are delivered by experienced trainers with a strong understanding of health and social care environments.

Courses can be delivered:

  • In-house at your workplace (recommended due to the sensitivity of the topic)
  • Remotely via Zoom or Microsoft Teams

Examples and discussions can be tailored to your specific care setting, policies, and the people you support.

Certification & Validity

Learners receive an End of Life Awareness certificate on completion.

While there is no formal expiry, refresher training every 2–3 years is recommended to reflect good practice and staff wellbeing.

In-House & Bespoke Training

We deliver End of Life Awareness training exclusively as in-house or group sessions. Content can be adapted to reflect:

  • Your organisation’s policies and procedures
  • The type of care you provide
  • Staff experience levels

Course Location & Service Areas

We deliver in-house training at your workplace or chosen venue, tailored to your needs and schedule. This flexible approach removes the need to send staff off-site for essential learning.

Our experienced trainers deliver courses across Manchester and Greater Manchester, supporting organisations throughout the North West.

We also provide on-site training throughout England, covering major cities, towns, and regions nationwide, including North England, South England, London, and Surrey.

Wherever and however the training is delivered, all sessions are led by experienced Prima Cura Training instructors and meet the same high standards.

FAQs

Is this a clinical course?
No. This is an awareness course focused on compassion, communication & support, not clinical procedures.

Is this suitable for new care staff?
Yes. It is suitable for both new starters and experienced staff.

Does this course meet CQC expectations?
Yes. The course supports dignity, person-centred care, and staff competence, which are key areas of CQC inspection.

Does this course cover advance care planning, reSPECT, or DNACPR decisions?
The course provides an overview of advance care planning and the importance of respecting an individual’s wishes, including understanding documents such as advance decisions. It does not provide legal or clinical instruction on DNACPR decisions but helps staff understand their role and when to escalate concerns appropriately.

Is this course suitable for mixed teams with different experience levels?
Yes. The course is designed to work well for mixed groups, including new starters, experienced care staff, and supervisors. Content is delivered in an accessible way, with discussion-based learning that allows staff to share experiences while keeping clear professional boundaries.

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Book or Enquire

To book End of Life Awareness training or discuss bespoke delivery for your team, contact Prima Cura Training. We’re happy to talk through your needs and recommend the most appropriate training.

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