Useful Resources

Understanding the dying process

Helping people feel more informed and less fearful about what happens at the end of life.

The Culture of Dying

The Culture of Dying

How different cultures view death

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Dying isn’t as bad as you think

Dying isn’t as bad as you think

Why death may be gentler than expected

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What’s a syringe driver?

What’s a syringe driver?

A simple tool to ease pain at end of life

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Is Hearing is the last sense to go?

Is Hearing is the last sense to go?

A look at hearing in the final moments

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End of life terms explained by Dr Emeka Okorocha

End of life terms explained by Dr Emeka Okorocha

Dr. Emeka explains key end-of-life terms

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Actively dying: what does it mean?

Actively dying: what does it mean?

What happens in the final stage of life

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Supporting someone at the end of life

Resources to help people feel more confident being there for someone who is dying.

What can hospitals offer families of patients who are dying?

What can hospitals offer families of patients who are dying?

Services and support available for families

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Support for caring for someone at the end of life

Support for caring for someone at the end of life

Practical and emotional help for caregivers

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Helping children cope with impending loss

Helping children cope with impending loss

Ways to support children through grief

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Talking to a dying friend

Talking to a dying friend

How to speak with honesty and care

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Preparing for loss and coping with death

Practical and emotional support for people facing death, both before and after.

What to do when someone dies

What to do when someone dies

Practical steps to take after a death

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Planning for the dreaded D word

Planning for the dreaded D word

Facing death with openness and preparation

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Death, Dying and Bereavement Guide

Death, Dying and Bereavement Guide

A clear guide to help you through loss

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Recognising grief in the workplace

Recognising grief in the workplace

How to spot and support grieving colleagues

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Understanding grief & anticipatory grief

Understanding grief & anticipatory grief

What grief looks like before and after death

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End of life care plan

End of life care plan

Steps to plan care in the final stage

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Understanding the Dying Process

Supporting Someone at the End of Life

Preparing for Death and Coping with Loss

External resources

5 Ways to Cope When a Loved One Dies

Someone I love has died - where can I find support?

Coping With Anticipatory Grief

Caring for someone at home

What to do when someone dies: step by step

Providing Care and Comfort at the End of Life

Palliative support

Information, support and signposting for palliative care.

Care and support through terminal illness, national helpline.

Palliative and bereavement support.

Cancer and patient support

Including palliative care for people with cancer

Listening to patients, speaking up for change

Elderly support

A trusted guide to elderly care

Elderly care information and signposting

Reducing loneliness by bringing generations together 

Bereavement support

Practical help when you need it most

Bereavement support & helpline

Supporting those who work with bereaved people

A trusted guide to elderly care

Elderly care information and signposting

Provide practical and emotional assistance after a death

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