Resources for palliative and end of life care nurses

We have resources for palliative and end of life care nurses who support people with life-limiting conditions, including treatable but not curable cancer.

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Best practice for palliative and end of life care

We have developed a best practice resource for clinicians and healthcare professionals involved in any aspect of cancer care in the last years of life. This resource includes:

  • case studies and examples of best practice
  • research from leading charities and organisations
  • updates on innovation and quality improvement initiatives
  • e-learning courses, training and webinars.

We aim for this resource to support you in educating, advising on and highlighting best practice in palliative and end of life care across the UK.

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Innovation in cancer care resources

We invest in programmes and services to help professionals adopt new and innovative ways to deliver cancer care in the UK. Working in communities and with the NHS, we fund pilots to improve experiences and outcomes for people with cancer. With this knowledge, we have created tools and resources to help you deliver:

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Clinical updates for palliative and end of life care nurses

Stay up to date with the latest developments in cancer care, with expert news, opinion and analysis. You'll also find blogs about our professionals and the fantastic work they do.

Read our latest blogs for healthcare professionals.

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We publish a range of newsletters for professionals who support people living with cancer. Whatever your role, we'll support you with clinical updates, tools and resources.

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Research and evidence

We're at the forefront of understanding the needs and experiences of people living with cancer. Get the evidence and insight you need to develop or deliver best practice in cancer care, delivered by our team of experts. 


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Coronavirus guidance for health professionals

We understand it's a challenging time for healthcare professionals. That's why we're doing whatever it takes to support you with the latest information, training and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.

You can also access our emotional health and well-being hub to learn about all the ways we're here for you.

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