Bereavement support | Grief support - Marie Curie
Marie Curie Bereavement Service is a nationwide toll-free listening service for people grieving the loss of loved ones from terminal illnesses.
Pre death signs | Last moments before dying - Marie Curie
Changes when someone is dying. There are normal changes that often happen before someone dies: Many people sleep for longer periods of time. They might lose consciousness – this is …
Caring for someone with heart failure towards the end of life
Heart failure. Heart failure is a set of signs and symptoms that suggest the heart is not pumping enough blood around the body. It is sometimes called congestive heart failure – congestive …
End of life stages timeline - Marie Curie
Dying is a normal process, and there are certain signs that help us understand what stage someone has reached in the dying process. This page explains what stages people might go …
What is an SR1 medical report form for benefits? - Marie Curie
If you're living with a terminal illness and applying for certain benefits, you might have been told you need an SR1 medical report form. We know the application process can be confusing – on …
Seven uplifting funeral readings to bring hope to those left behind
Here are some classic, uplifting funeral readings that will always bring a thoughtful air to proceedings, whether you’re remembering a much-missed parent, grandparent, partner, …
Caring for someone with Parkinson's towards the end of life
There is no cure for Parkinson's. But there are medications and therapies that can help to manage the symptoms. Medicines for Parkinson's. Medicines that increase the level of dopamine in the …
Providing emotional care | Information for healthcare professionals
Key points. It's common for patients with a terminal illness to feel a range of emotions, which may change throughout their illness. Emotional distress is when someone's feelings become …
Caring for someone with kidney failure towards the end of life
Key points. Kidney failure is a common complication of long-term conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer. Patients with kidney failure can deteriorate (get worse) quickly, …
Caring for someone in their last days and hours - Marie Curie
Useful resources. e-Learning for Healthcare - End of Life Care e-learning. Department of Health - A palliative and end of life care strategy for adults in Northern Ireland. gov.scot - Caring for …