Education and training for palliative and end of life care nursing in children and young people
Learn more about the key role nurses have in providing palliative and end of life care to babies, children and young people and providing support to the child’s family members and loved ones.
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Who is this resource for?
This resource is aimed at midwives and nurses across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.
What will this resource give me?
- overview of the numbers of babies, children and young people who are estimated to have life-limiting conditions in the UK
- information on the variety of the nursing role in palliative and end of life care across different settings
- Nursing and Midwifery Council’s principles to underpin work with children and young people
- key skills needed by nurses working in palliative and end of life care for children and young people, including competence, communication skills, assessment, coordination and advocacy
- information on education and training for nurses who provide complex care
- links to related forums and groups for further support and information.
Resource last reviewed
11 Mar 2020
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