This framework supports the provision of high-quality, person centred care for terminally ill patients and their families. The framework classifies key skills and knowledge into three tiers, ranging from general end of life care awareness to the in-depth knowledge...
This guideline covers the planning and management of end of life and palliative care in for infants, children and young people (aged 0–17 years) with life-limiting conditions. It aims to involve children, young people and their families in decisions...
This guidance provides a clear description of what should be provided in terms of specialist level palliative care for people with progressive, life-limiting illness who have complex needs, and/or those whose usual care teams require the expert advice, guidance...
These ambitions set out a national framework for local action 2015-2020. They state that good end of life care includes bereavement and pre-bereavement care, including for those affected by deaths caused by sudden illness or trauma, including suicide. Support should...
This person-centred narrative sets out how good, coordinated – or integrated – care looks to people near the end of life and is written from their point of view. It draws on surveys, the testimonies of bereaved carers, the...
This quality standard covers care for adults (aged 18 and over) who are approaching the end of their life. This includes people who are likely to die within 12 months, people with advanced, progressive, incurable conditions and people with life-threatening...
The End of Life Care Strategy sets out a vision of high quality care for all adults at the end of life. Chapter 5 focuses on support for carers and families.