Route to Success Resources

The aim of the Route to Success series is to provide the workforce with a simple guide to support the implementation of the end of life pathway. You can access additional helpful resources here:

Core tools

Liverpool Care Pathway
Gold Standards Framework
Preferred Priorities for Care

Support sheets

Support Sheet 1: Directory of Key Contacts
Support Sheet 2: Principles of Good Communication
Support Sheet 3: Advance Care Planning
Support Sheet 4: Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment
Support Sheet 5: Quality Markers for Care Homes
Support Sheet 6: Dignity in end of life care
Support Sheet 7: Models/Tools of Delivery
Support Sheet 8: The Dying Process
Support Sheet 9: What to do when someone dies
Support Sheet 10: Flow Chart for Supportive Care: Care Home / Sheltered Housing
Support Sheet 11: Quality Markers for Acute Hospitals
Support Sheet 12: Mental Capacity Act
Support Sheet 13: Decisions made in a person’s best interests
Support Sheet 14: Using the NHS Continuing Health Care Fast Track Pathway Tool
Support Sheet 15: Enhancing the Healing Environment
Support Sheet 16: Holistic assessment
Support Sheet 17: Independent Mental Capacity Advocates
Support Sheet 18: Preferred Priorities for Care

Related publications

Advance Care Planning: A Guide for Health and Social Care Staff
Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment: A guide for Health and Social Care Professionals
Differences between general care planning and decisions made in advance
Planning for Your Future Care – A Guide
End of Life Care Learning Resource Pack: Information and Resources for housing, care and support staff in extra care housing
End of life care prompts: Care Homes – Guidance for inspectors (on the Care Quality Commission website)


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