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Whether you’re looking for advice on caring for someone close, planning for your own future or simply interested in finding out what the options are, this section will help you think things through.
It is aimed at people approaching the end of their life and their carers, relatives and friends. It contains information about what to expect during end of life care and the things you may want to think about, including where you would like to be cared for.
There is guidance and advice around letting your family know what you want at the end of life, including information about your rights and choices when it comes to the treatment you do or don't want.
For carers, friends and relatives, there is information on what happens at the end of life, advice on talking to someone about dying and help with what to do after a death and coping with a bereavement.
It goes against every instinct that we have to start planning for our death: in fact, only one in three of us has talked to anyone about how or where we’d like to die. But every adult, of whatever age, needs to look ahead and ask ‘What if?' By accessing our resources, you can start to plan for the inevitable, and reduce worry and heartache for your loved ones.
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This content has been funded by Macmillan Cancer Support. It was commissioned as part of Find Me Help, Dying Matters' sophisticated new online search tool which gives access to a comprehensive database of national and local organisations providing support and advice for people coping with death, dying and bereavement.
