Your guide to hospice and end of life care

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Looking for a hospice? Our Hospice Finder shows you adult and children's hospices near you.

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Death and dying: what to expect

Talking about dying isn't easy. Here you will find practical advice and resources on how to tell somebody that a loved one is dying, or has died.
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What to expect when someone is in the last few days of life

The dying process is unique to each person, but there are a few common changes that happen to almost everyone when they are in the last days of life.
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Advice and guidance on what to expect in the last moments before death.

What to expect in the last moments before death

It can be difficult to know exactly when someone is going to die or has died. Here are some of the most common signs in the last moments before death.
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Planning ahead

Planning things like what type of funeral you want and who to leave your belongings to can make your final days easier, giving you more time with family and friends.
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I'm looking for hospice care

Hospice care looks after someone’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. This means that hospices provide a wide range of services.
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Support for carers

If you're looking after someone with a life-limiting condition, we have information that can help you.
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I need support with a bereavement

What should I say? It can be very difficult to know what to say or do when someone you know has lost someone close. We often want to offer support.

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Dying Matters

Hospice UK’s Dying Matters campaign is working with you to create an open culture in which we’re comfortable talking about death, dying and grief.

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