Common core principles and competences for end of life care

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.

End of Life Care Common Core Principles and Competences

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.