Useful Resources
During the course of our lives, we will all care for someone close to us who is dying, and eventually we’ll come to that point in life ourselves. Here are some resources that might help.
Our resources
What to do when someone dies
Actively dying: what does it mean?
Helping children cope with the impending loss of a loved one
Looking after yourself while caring for a loved one who is actively dying
What can hospitals offer families of patients who are dying
Planning for the dreaded ‘D’ word
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
Information, support and signposting for palliative care.
Care and support through terminal illness, national helpline.
Palliative, neurological 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