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  • End of life care

    This guide contains information about what you can expect during end of life care and the things you may want to think about. These include how and where you want to be cared for, as well as financial issues.

  • Your wellbeing if you're having end of life care

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

  • 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.

  • What to expect from end of life care

    You should get the best possible end of life care, wherever you're being cared for. The staff caring for you should show kindness, respect your wishes and involve you and your family in decisions about your care.

  • What end of life care involves

    End of life care should help you to live as well as possible until you die, and to die with dignity. The people providing your care should ask you about your wishes and preferences and work with you to plan your care.

  • Planning ahead for end of life care

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

  • Choosing where you have end of life care

    If you are approaching the end of life, you may be offered care in a variety of settings. A palliative care team should try to organise for you to be cared for according to your wishes.

  • Managing pain and other symptoms

    Read about managing symptoms as part of end of life care, including pain, nausea and loss of appetite. Your doctor and nurses will help you manage your symptoms.

  • Care in a care home

    You can receive end of life care in a care home, if you want to. There, trained staff are available to look after you day and night.

  • Dementia and end of life planning

    Information about end-of-life care for people with dementia, including care homes, care at home and hospices.