The framework promotes a consistent, inclusive and flexible approach to learning and development on palliative and end of life care for the health and social service workforce. It is aspirational and values workers’ previous learning, and existing knowledge and skills. It acknowledges the place of informal and formal learning in supporting the workforce to develop knowledge and skills, and recognises sector- and discipline-specific standards and frameworks, such as National Occupational Standards and the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework.
The framework’s flexibility enables it to be used in different ways to support learning and development at individual, service-provider and organisational levels.
Education framework to support the learning and development needs of the health and social service workforce in Scotland. This framework was developed by NHS Education for Scotland in partnership with the Scottish Social Services Council, with...
Interactive PDF version. This is an introductory learning resource for anyone who comes into contact with people who need palliative and end of life care, their families, and carers. It is made of a mixture of reading and learning activities that...
Print version. This is an introductory learning resource for anyone who comes into contact with people who need palliative and end of life care, their families, and carers. It is made of a mixture of reading and learning activities that can be...