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End of life care

Information for people who are approaching the end of their life and people who want to plan for their end of life care.

  • What end of life care involves

    An introduction to end of life care, including what it is, when it starts and who provides it

  • What to expect from end of life care

    Information about the quality of end of life care you should expect and what to do if you have any concerns

  • Where you can have end of life care

    Information about where you can have end of life care, including at home, in hospital, in a care home or in a hospice

  • Planning ahead

    Advice about planning for end of life care, including how to let people know what care you want to receive

  • Your wellbeing

    Information to help you cope during end of life care, including how your symptoms might change and what financial support you can get

Video: End of life care

In this video, a family share their experience of end of life care for a wife and mother.

Media last reviewed: 19 October 2023
Media review due: 19 October 2026