Palliative and end of life care

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Access information on palliative and end of life care for children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Understand the difference between palliative and end of life care and find the latest frameworks and resources. 

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Who is this resource for?

This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

What will this resource give me?

  • general overview of palliative and end of life care
  • guides and resources for children’s palliative care
  • information on the nursing role in palliative care.
 

Resource last reviewed

7 Aug 2022

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