Medical support at end of life

Several charities offer compassionate care for people at the end of life. This might be in-patient care, day services or care at home. There are also many private care providers.

Sue Ryder

Charity Sue Ryder offers specialist palliative and long-term care for people living with cancer, multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, stroke, brain injury and other life-changing illnesses. www.sueryder.org/pages/care.html

Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support works in a huge number of ways to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. The charity offers a comprehensive range of services including practical and emotional support at home and in cancer care centres. www.macmillan.org.uk/Home.aspx

Consultus  

Consultus Care & Nursing specialises in providing live-in nurses and carers to private and NHS patients in their own homes. By living with their patients, Consultus nurses and carers offer the reassurance of round the clock professional care. Since 1962, Consultus has helped thousands of people to achieve their wish of receiving palliative care in the comfort and privacy of home. www.consultuscare.com/live-in-nursing/end-of-life-palliative-nursing/