National Resources
Care Quality Commission (2024) Key points about culturally appropriate care
Hospice UK (2025) Cultural traditions around death
Hospice UK (2025) About death and dying in my culture
Hospice UK Cultural Sensitivity in Bereavement
Marie Curie (2024) “We need training in cultural sensitivity"
International Resources
Center to Advance Palliative Care (2020) Cultural Humility in Palliative Care (USA)
National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care (2025) Caring with Respect: Supporting Cultural Needs in Palliative Care (USA)
HPC Consultation Services (2024) Moving Toward Cultural Competency in Palliative Care
Resources Specific for Hospice Nurses
Nurse.com (2024) Hospice Nurses in Different Cultural Contexts
Loros (Hospice Care for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland) Supporting people from ethnically diverse backgrounds – includes videos
Articles
Gilver, A. et al. (2023) The Importance of Cultural Competence in Pain and Palliative Care StatPearls Publishing.
Semlali, I. et al. (2020) Introducing cross-cultural education in palliative care: focus groups with experts on practical strategies BMC Palliative Care 19, 171.
Marta Beatrice Glyn-Blanco (2023) How do cultural factors influence the provision of end-of-life care? A narrative review Applied Nursing Research 73.
Mian, R. et al. (2024) The meaning of culture in nursing at the end of life – an interview study with nurses in specialized palliative care BMC Palliative Care 23, 166.
Burke, C. et al. (2023) Healthcare practitioners’ perspectives of providing palliative care to patients from culturally diverse backgrounds: a qualitative systematic review BMC Palliative Care 22, 182.
Nassif, (2023) Navigating cultural diversity and conversation barriers in palliative care: a mini review Hospice & Palliative Medicine International Journal 6(3) pp 74-79
Duffy, G. et al. (2022) P-87 How do we create culturally safe palliative and end of life care in the UK? BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care 12:A42.
Leeds Libraries for Health
Leeds Libraries for Health also host an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Library - throughout the guide, the topics are organised by the protected characteristics; these are specific attributes defined by law that are safeguarded against discrimination and promote equal treatment and inclusion.
