About End of Life Doula UK
End of Life Doula UK was established in 2018 as the membership association for end of life doulas in the UK.
At EoLDUK, we are dedicated to ensuring that every individual receives person-centred, holistic support at the end of life. We understand that dying, death, and bereavement are profound experiences, not only for the person at the end-of-life but also for those important to them. Our role is to guide, accompany, and advocate for individuals, along with their family and friends, offering a combination of emotional, practical, and spiritual support tailored to the person’s wishes.
Who We Are
We are the membership association for end of life doulas and end of life doulas in training in the UK. We provide a network for our members to connect around a shared belief in our mission, continue their development, and share their learning. We also provide information about end of life doulas to the public, the media, health and social care professionals, and other organisations.
What We Do
Our approach is rooted in the ethos of building Compassionate Communities—where individuals, families, friends, and neighbours come together to support one another through dying, death, caregiving, and bereavement. We work with individuals and those important to them, ensuring they feel empowered, informed, and supported at the end of life.
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We work collaboratively alongside health and social care professionals. While our role is non-medical, we bridge the gaps where services and resources may be stretched, ensuring that people receive continuity of care when they need it most.
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We support death literacy and competency development by providing spaces and opportunities within our communities for people to build their knowledge and confidence around death and dying to enable them to care for their own.
Training & Standards
We are committed to ensuring that our members receive the highest quality training to provide compassionate and professional support at the end of life. We work closely with Living Well Dying Well Training , a recognised and respected organisation that pioneered end of life doula training in the UK in 2010.
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All members of End of Life Doula UK have completed the Living Well Dying Well foundation training and many are completing their diploma training —a rigorous, externally quality-assured programme. Our membership network supports doulas (who are self-employed, have their own businesses or not-for-profit organisations, or volunteers) through mentoring, policies and guidelines, regional and national group networks, continuing professional development training, and a wealth of resources to deepen their knowledge and experience.
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Our practising members follow our Code of Practice, are DBS/Disclosure Scotland checked, insured, safeguarding and cyber security trained, and are mentored.
How to Connect With Us
If you would like to learn more about our work or discuss how we may be able to support you or those important to you, we would be happy to have an initial conversation. Please complete our contact form, and we will get in touch.
We are also available to speak to groups about our work and approach. If you are interested in arranging a talk, please fill in our Speakers Request Form and email it to operations@eol-doula.uk. We kindly ask for travel expenses to be covered and a small voluntary donation to support our work.
Becoming a Member
To become a member of End of Life Doula UK, individuals must have completed the Foundation Training with Living Well Dying Well and received their certification. Membership provides access to a network of peers, continued professional development opportunities, mentorship, and essential resources to support their work as a doula.
