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A list of all our resources and booklets for anyone affected by terminal illness in the UK.

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Planning care at home, professionals who can help, and getting support.

Caring for someone at home, tips for personal care and symptom management

This booklet explains what care may be available, what you can expect from it, and who to ask for help.

Being there for someone with a terminal illness

Becoming a carer, help from professionals, financial support, understanding your feelings and looking after yourself

Help with energy bills and the cost of living

A guide for people living with a terminal illness

How pain can be managed and treated effectively

A guide to making the most of your energy

A guide to breathing techniques, medicines and other things that can help

Methods of eating and drinking, how to get support, and how to talk to healthcare professionals about eating and drinking problems.

What causes difficulty swallowing, how it might affect you, and what support is available

What a syringe driver is, why you might have one, how it works and things to look out for.

Preventing pressure damage (pressure sores)

What pressure damage is, signs to look out for, and ways to prevent it.

Understanding build-up of fluid in the abdomen (ascites) and how it can be treated

Types of exercise, why it’s important, how much is needed and exercising safely

How different things can affect your risk of falling and gives practical tips to help you stay safe and avoid falls.

Coping with change, understanding your feelings, taking care of yourself and accessing support

Making decisions about future care, making a Will and setting up a power of attorney

LGBTQ+ booklet: Getting care and planning for the future

Addresses questions and concerns that LGBTQ+ people may have about getting care and planning ahead.

What to expect at the end of someone's life

Information to help you prepare for the loss of a partner, relative or friend

What grief is and how to get support

Practical and emotional help at a difficult time

Supporting children and young people when someone dies

Practical and emotional help at a difficult time

Supporting children when someone has a terminal illness

Practical and emotional help at a difficult time

An easy read booklet for people living with an illness that they will probably die from. It tells you about who can help you

An easy read booklet for people living with an illness they will probably die from. It tells you about work and money

An easy read booklet for people living with an illness they will probably die from. It tells you about your family and friends

An easy read booklet for people living with an illness they will probably die from. It tells you about how you might feel and what might help

Easy read - How to keep comfortable, healthy and happy

An easy read booklet for people living with an illness that they will probably die from. It tells you about how to keep comfortable, healthy and happy

An easy read booklet for people who look after a friend or family member. It tells you about who can help

Easy read for carers - Looking after yourself

An easy read booklet for people who look after a friend or family member. It tells you about how you can look after yourself

An easy read booklet for people who look after a friend or family member. It tells you about work, money, and benefits

Easy read - Feelings you might have when someone dies

An easy read booklet to help with feelings after someone dies. It tells you about the feelings you might have and things you could do to help you feel better.