Free online resource provides educational resources for health and social care workforce
The Scottish government has launched a new online learning hub to give health and social care workers across the country with the learning materials they need to provide compassionate end-of-life care, all in one accessible space.
The Palliative Care Learning Hub has been designed to the learning needs of health and social care support staff and students wherever they might work or study. It boasts free, flexible ways to support learning and development, to suit individuals, teams and whole organisations.
The curated collection of free resources, advice and guidance collates recommended learning materials from such bodies as NHS Education for Scotland, the Scottish Social Services Council, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, as well as health boards and third-sector organisations working in the sector.
The resources on the new hub also align with the revised Palliative Care Education Framework launched in November 2025.
Development of the hub was one of the key actions in Palliative Care Matters for All, the Scottish government’s palliative care strategy 2025-30, and associated delivery plan.
- Palliative Care Learning Hub (requires Turas log-in)
Jenni Minto MSP, Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health, says: ‘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.’
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