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

Palliative support

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

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