End-of-Life Care Video Training

5 min 42 sec

Care workers play a vital role in ensuring every person matters until the very end of life. This first video in our six-part series explores why your work is so critically important, and how compassionate, person-centred care preserves dignity and humanity in the final stages of life.

4 min 36 sec

Empathy is essential – but caring deeply can also take its toll. In this session, we discuss how to balance compassion with professionalism, navigate difficult choices, and honour patient autonomy even when you disagree.

8 min 12 sec

Good care is never delivered alone. We explain how general practitioners (GP's), community nurses, and palliative care teams work alongside you – and why collaboration is key to supporting patients and families at the end of life.

9 min 04 sec

Understanding Advance Care Plans (also known as Respect Forms), DNAR (Do Not Attempt Resuscitation) orders, and patient wishes can feel complex – but they are central to dignity and choice in dying. In this video, we guide care workers through legal and emotional aspects of these crucial documents.

13 min 35 sec

As people approach the end of life, physical and emotional changes occur. This video offers reassurance and practical guidance on recognising normal signs of dying – and how to provide comfort and calm throughout each stage.

3 min 46 sec

The moment of death can be both emotional and procedural. In this final video, we provide clear, calm guidance on what to do when someone dies – from who to call first, to maintaining professionalism and compassion in your response.