Nutrition in Palliative and End of Life Care

Nutrition in Palliative and End of Life Care explores the complex relationship between nutrition, appetite, and quality of life in the context of advanced illness. This course examines key topics such as the impact of anorexia and cachexia, the emotional and physiological challenges of eating at end of life, and the role of caregivers in supporting nutritional well-being. Learners will gain insight into the stages of cachexia, the limitations of nutritional interventions, and the importance of person-centred approaches. The course also provides practical guidance on symptom management, food fortification, and the appropriate use of oral nutritional supplements (ONS), with a focus on comfort, dignity, and informed decision-making.

Please also see other Palliative Care and End of Life training courses developed by the MPFT Palliative and End of Life Care Team (Palliative + EOLC):

E-Learning:

• Palliative Care Introduction for Care Support Workers
• Advance Care Planning
• Early Identification of End of Life
• Spirituality and End of Life Care

Webinars:

• Introduction to ReSPECT and Advance Care Planning
• Responding to Distress: Communication Skills
• Care After Death
• Assessment and Care Planning in Palliative and End of Life Care
• Difficult Conversations
• End of Life Education for Care Agencies
• Last Days of Life

This training is suitable for all care support worker staff.

This training is equivalent to one hour participatory hours for CPD. A certificate will be provided upon completion of this training.

This training does discuss death and dying, and may be upsetting for some audiences.

This training was developed by the MPFT Palliative and End of Life Care Team (Palliative + EOLC).