Search results for end of life

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  • Get help with grief after bereavement or loss

    Find out about practical tips and advice that can help if you're struggling with bereavement, grief and loss.

  • Advance decision (living will)

    An advance decision to refuse treatment lets your healthcare team know your wishes if you are not able to communicate them.

  • Post-mortem

    A post-mortem, also known as an autopsy, is the examination of a body after death. The aim of a post-mortem is to determine the cause of death.

  • Managing legal affairs for someone with dementia

    Information and advice about managing the legal affairs of people living with dementia, including power of attorney, advance directives, and making a will.

  • Stillbirth

    Read about stillbirth, which is where a baby is born dead after 24 completed weeks of pregnancy. Find out the causes of stillbirth and how to reduce the risk.

  • Children and bereavement

    Find out what to do and where to find bereavement support if your child has lost a loved one or has a loved one who's dying.

  • Advance statement about your wishes

    You can write an advance statement that sets down your preferences, wishes, beliefs and values regarding your future care. It is not legally binding.

  • What happens if your unborn baby dies

    Read about what happens after stillbirth, finding the cause of death and the support available to you and your family.

  • Dementia and managing money

    If you've been diagnosed with dementia, you'll need to make sure your financial affairs are in order.

  • First aid

    Find out what to do in emergency situations such as anaphylaxis, bleeding, burns and scalds, choking, drowning, electrocution, fractures, heart attacks, poisoning, shock and stroke.