A dedicated online learning hub has been launched by the Scottish Government, providing a centralised home for free palliative care education across Scotland.
The Palliative Care Learning Hub is designed to support the nation’s entire health and social care workforce, ensuring that staff and students – regardless of their role or location – can access high-quality resources to deliver compassionate end-of-life care.
The platform brings together materials from a wide range of leading bodies, including NHS Education for Scotland, the Scottish Social Services Council, and Healthcare Improvement Scotland, alongside various Health Boards and third-sector organisations.
The hub’s launch is a pivotal step in the Scottish Government’s palliative care strategy. All resources on the site have been curated to reflect the refreshed 2025 Palliative Care Education Framework, which was introduced last November.
Key features of the new hub include:
- Centralised Access: A single point of entry for recommended materials from across the health and social care sector.
- Flexibility: Resources designed for individual study, team-based training, or organisational development.
- All-Age Support: Guidance on caring for people of all ages living with life-shortening conditions.
Jenni Minto, Scottish Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health, commented:
"Everyone deserves compassionate, high-quality care at the end of their life. This new learning hub will help ensure our health and social care workforce has the knowledge and skills to provide that care.
"By bringing together palliative care learning resources in one accessible place, we are making it easier for staff across Scotland to access the education and support they need. This is an important step forward in delivering on our commitment to improve palliative care for people of all ages."
By providing free, flexible learning tools, the hub aims to empower staff to provide the highest standard of support during the most difficult times for patients and their families. It ensures that the workforce is equipped with the latest skills and advice, fostering a culture of continuous development in end-of-life care.
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