Skills for Care has launched a suite of new dementia and end of life care resources designed to support people working in adult social care, as well as family carers.
The resources were co-developed with members of a prevention steering group, including people with lived experience, and respond directly to feedback calling for clear, accessible and easy-to-use materials.
The new resources cover several areas across the dementia journey, including prevention, diagnosis, support, family carers and end of life. The resources aim to make dementia information more accessible, practical and person-centred for carers, professionals and community members.
A mix of posters, short guides, z-cards, videos and roadmaps are included within the resources.
The resources emphasise that conversations about end of life are an essential part of ensuring that care aligns with what matters most to the individual.
They also address the needs of people with young onset dementia, who may be navigating changes in identity, roles and relationships.
One of the key resources to be launched is the roadmap which provides a clear, step-by-step overview of the dementia journey, from early signs and diagnosis through to ongoing support and carer wellbeing. It’s designed to help care workers, families and supporters deliver consistent, compassionate and person-centred care at every stage.
Another key resource is the distressed behaviour guide, which supports carers to better understand the reasons behind distressed behaviour and respond with empathy and confidence. It offers practical tips and tools to help reduce distress, improve wellbeing and promote truly person-centred dementia care
Together, all the new resources aim to bring comfort, clarity and dignity to people receiving care and to those who support them. They are designed to help carers and professionals feel more confident in navigating some of the most sensitive moments, reinforcing the importance of person-centred emotional and spiritual support alongside physical care.
Rachel Yates Hoyles, National Practice Innovation Lead, Skills for Care says:
“Our new dementia and end of life care resources offer practical, compassionate guidance for anyone supporting a person with dementia.
“By providing simple tools, conversation prompts and clear explanations, we aim to help care workers and families navigate sensitive discussions with confidence and ensure that care reflects what truly matters to the individual.”
All documents are free to download and available at skillsforcare.org.uk/dementia
