Care of the Dying
One-Day Online Course
Enhance your skills, confidence and compassion when caring for people who are in the final weeks/days of life.
Providing care for people who are dying is deeply meaningful — and emotionally demanding. This one‑day online course supports frontline staff to deliver high‑quality, compassionate and dignified care, while also equipping them to support families, carers and themselves.
Delivered through live, interactive webinars, the course focuses on practical strategies that can be applied immediately in day‑to‑day care settings, helping staff feel more confident, capable and supported.
This one‑day online course is designed for frontline care staff who support people in the final stage of life. It offers practical guidance, reflective learning and real‑world tools to improve confidence when recognising deterioration, communicating sensitively and providing comfort‑focused care.
The course aligns with best practice and complements wider GSF training, supporting improvements in care quality and staff wellbeing.
What You'll Learn
- How to recognise deterioration and signs that someone may be approaching the final weeks/days of life.
- Practical approaches to supporting comfort, wellbeing and personalised care
- Strategies for communicating effectively and compassionately with individuals and families
- Ways to support carers and relatives during emotionally challenging times
- Building confidence when delivering sensitive and emotionally demanding care
- How to promote dignity, respect and person‑centred care for people in the final weeks/days of life.
Course Highlights
- Live, interactive sessions led by expert clinical trainers.
- Practical, real-world guidance you can apply immediately.
- Focus on communication, dignity and personalised care.
- Opportunity to reflect, share experiences and ask questions.
- Completion certificate provided.
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for frontline staff involved in caring for people who are dying, including:
- Care workers
- Nursing assistants
- Support staff in health and social care settings.
No previous qualifications are required to complete this training.
Course Details
- Dates: The next course begins in Autumn 2026.
- Times: 10:00am - 4:00pm (includes a break for lunch)
- Format: Live, online, interactive webinars.
- Cost: £99 (including VAT) per person.
- Certification: Certificate of completion provided.
Why This Course Matters
- Builds confidence and supports good communication when someone is dying.
- Supports people and their families with compassion and dignity.
- Provides practical skills to manage emotionally demanding situations.
- Complements wider GSF training and improves overall care quality.
I am more confident in dealing with death and dying matters. I have more job satisfaction knowing I have helped someone to live and die well.
Register for Care of the Dying One-Day Online Course
Looking for a whole team approach?
- Complete the full training programme. If your organisation is interested in completing the full GSF End of Life Care Quality Improvement Programme, please take a look at our training programmes, and get in touch.
- Progress to GSF Accreditation. Once your organisation has completed the full training programme, you can progress to GSF Accreditation and receive your Quality Hallmark Award.
Achieving GSF Accreditation improves the quality of care for people and their families, staff confidence and morale and improved outcomes, reinforcing your commitment to gold-standard end of life care. You can take a look at the quality improvement training and accreditation programmes on offer here >>>