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End of life care

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

Supporting someone at the end of their life

If your family member or friend is getting close to the end of their life, you may need to take on a caring role to help them through their last months, weeks or days.

Here are some resources we have found to help you through this challenging time, and also support you when they have passed away.

What support is available while you are caring

Support for adult carers

A wide range of support is available to carers living in the East Riding, both in your local community and provided by, and on behalf of, the council.

Learn more about the support available to adult carers

The Carers UK Digital Resource for Carers

The Carers UK Digital Resource for Carers has a range of resources for people who are in a caring role, including information on how to maintain your own health and wellbeing, and how to take a break from your caring role.

Find out how to access the Carers UK Digital Resource

Support when someone you are close to is dying

If the person you care for is dying

Macmillan Cancer Support provide information on what to expect and where to get support if you are caring for someone who is dying.
Caring for someone dying at home

Marie Curie provide information on how to care for someone who is dying at home.
What to expect in the last weeks and days

Marie Curie explains some of the changes you might notice when someone approaches the end of their life.
Looking after yourself when someone is dying

Hospice UK gives advice on how to look after yourself while you’re caring for someone who is dying.

Support for you when someone close dies

Bereavement support

Hospice UK provide support on the arrangements you need to make following the death of a loved one.
Step by step guide

GOV.UK offer a step by step guide on the practical things you’ll need to do when someone dies.
Coping with bereavement

Age UK provides guidance on how to cope with your feelings and stay on top of the practical things you need to do.
What to do after someone dies

Cruse Bereavement Support provides advice on the practical things you must do after someone dies.

Chat services that provide online bereavement support

GriefChat

This is an instant live chat service with a qualified bereavement counsellor offering a safe space to share your story.
Cruse Chat

Cruse Bereavement Support offer a free online chat service with their counsellors who will help you to understand what you are feeling.

Financial support when someone you are caring for dies

Bereavement support payment

GOV UK offer a bereavement support payment if you husband, wife or civil partner died in the last 21 months.
Grants for older people

If you need help to pay the funeral costs for a loved one and you are on a low income, you may qualify for a grant from Friends of the Elderly.
Living with a terminal illness