End of life care

"I need help with my end of life care."

Living with a terminal illness

Being told that you have an illness that will shorten your life can be very overwhelming and upsetting. Give yourself some time to take in what you have been told. It can help to talk to your GP about your condition and ask them what to expect in the coming months, weeks or days.

It is also important to look after your emotional wellbeing and know that there is support available when you want it. We have some suggestions below of charities and organisations that can help you.

Understand your condition and what to expect

Living with dying

Watch others who have shared on film their personal experiences of living with a terminal illness on the Healthtalk website.

Changes in the last hours or days

The NHS explain some of the physical changes you may experience when you are dying.

Look after your mental wellbeing

Coping with a terminal illness

NHS.UK looks at the feelings you may experience when you are told you have a terminal illness and advises on how you can help your mental health.

Depression and anxiety

Marie Curie provides information on how depression and anxiety may affect you if you have a terminal illness, and the support you can get.

Get financial support

Attendance allowance

Most people who need care at the end of their life, and who are over state pension age will qualify for attendance allowance. Check if you qualify on GOV.UK.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS provide and arrange a free package of care for people who have a high level of health and care needs.

End of life planning

Supporting someone at the end of their life