What is SPICT4ALL?

SPICT-4ALL is a plain language tool designed for a wide range of users, including care staff, individuals, family, and friends, to help recognise signs of declining health and facilitate conversations about future care and support needs.

It was created specifically for non-medical people to better understand and communicate changes in overall health, with the goal of improving early identification of people needing palliative care and facilitating proactive care planning for adults. 

What is its purpose?

• To help recognise and talk about signs that a person's overall health is changing.
• To improve the identification of people who may need palliative care, especially those with non-cancer illnesses.
• To support advance care planning, helping people to prepare for future health changes and avoid crises.
• To empower families and carers in discussions about care needs.