NATIONAL CAMPAIGN · 2026

Year of Culture
Best Practice
Last updated: 26 May, 2026

Engagement at End of Life

A practical toolkit to support meaningful activity and compassionate engagement at end of life. Encourages dignity, connection and person-centred support through thoughtful activity provision.

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Introduction

This comprehensive toolkit supports activity and care teams to provide meaningful, compassionate and person-centred engagement for individuals approaching the end of life. It explores sensory engagement, reminiscence, music, life story work, spirituality, comfort books and comfort boxes, alongside practical ideas for creating calming and supportive environments. The resource encourages dignity, emotional connection, identity and comfort, while recognising the importance of culture, beliefs, relationships and individual wishes during end-of-life care. Suitable for care settings, hospices and community support services, the toolkit provides practical guidance, reflective approaches and activity inspiration to enhance wellbeing and support individuals and families during this significant stage of life.

About this resource

Category

Best Practice

Audience

Activity Provider Activity Team Care staff Dementia Friends and Family Home Care Hospice Hospital Managers Volunteers

Topic

Comfort Culture Dementia End of Life Faith Life Story Music Person-centred Relationships Reminiscence Sensory Spirituality Wellbeing