Common core principles and competences for end of life care
2/7/2009

Caring for, and supporting, people approaching the end of their life is amongst the most challenging work any health and social care worker faces. It can also be amongst the most rewarding - if they have the right knowledge, skills and attitude to provide the care and support they need.

Skills for Care has worked in partnership with the National End of Life Care Programme, the Department of Health and Skills for Health to develop Common Core Principles and Competences for End of Life Care.

The document provides a basis for all health and social care workers to develop their skills - whatever their level of expertise and involvement in end of life care. It is aimed at:

• Commissioners
• Training providers
• Managers and supervisors
• Workforce planners
• Individual workers

A wide scale consultation took place and the final full materials are now available.

Download the common core principles and competences for end of life care

The document is a framework for ensuring workers have the training, education, development and support they need and deserve. It uses case studies to highlight practical application of the competences and principles.