Last Updated on May 6, 2026
A suite of new dementia and end of life care resources has been launched by the national adult social care skills body, Skills for Care. The resources have been designed to support people working in adult social care, as well as family carers. The resources have been 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.
Skills for Care reports that the resources emphasise conversations about end of life as 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, Skills for Care continues.
One resource is a roadmap which provides a step-by-step overview of the dementia journey, from early signs and diagnosis through to ongoing support and carer wellbeing. It is designed to help care workers, families and supporters deliver consistent, compassionate and person-centred care at every stage. Another resource is a 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
According to Skills for Care, together, 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.
Commenting on the launch of the new resources, Rachel Yates Hoyles, National Practice Innovation Lead at Skills for Care said, '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 on the Skills for Care website.
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