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Care at the end of life

End of life care provides support and treatment for people approaching the end of their lives. Find out more about the different types of care and how to arrange it.

What is end of life care?

4 min read

End of life care covers physical, emotional and social needs. It helps people approaching the end of their lives to live as well as possible in the time remaining.

Palliative care

5 min read

Palliative care helps people with incurable health conditions to make the most of their lives, for as long as possible.

Hospice care

3 min read

Hospices provide support to people as they approach the end of their lives. We explain what they offer and how to access hospice care.

End of life care at home

6 min read

Many people express a wish to die at home. With support from GPs, hospices and palliative care, this can be possible.

How to pay for end of life care

7 min read

Living with a terminal illness or caring for someone who is terminally ill can be expensive. We examine what financial help is available.

Talking about dying

5 min read

Death is one of the most difficult subjects to discuss with family and friends, but talking openly can help everyone. Here are some ideas on how to start the conversation.

Organisations providing support at the end of life

3 min read

Various charities provide information, helplines, forums and local groups to support people dealing with end of life issues, and their carers.

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Advance care planning

Planning ahead for the final stages of life makes it more likely you’ll be cared for in the way that you’d prefer.

Carer’s Allowance

If you care for someone for more than 35 hours a week, find out if you could apply for Carer’s Allowance.

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