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End-of-life care

We provide end-of-life care and support from our specialist centres and in people's homes.

What is palliative or end-of-life care?

Find out more about what palliative care and end-of-life care is, what type of care and support Sue Ryder provides, and who provides it.

Our hospices and care centres

Find out more about the care we provide in our specialist centres and in the community.

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For healthcare professionals

We have a variety of information, resources and training available for health and social care professionals.

Information and advice

Living with a terminal illness
If you have been diagnosed with a terminal illness it can really help to plan ahead for the future, both for yourself and your loved ones, even though this can be incredibly difficult to think about.
Supporting someone near the end of their life
Information about what you can expect when death is near, practical advice for those helping someone close to death and our ‘A better death’ guide.
Helping children and young people
Advice for families of someone with a terminal illness, including how to support a child when someone is dying.
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Download the Safe and Warm guide
Download our Safe and Warm guide to help you offer support to those you care about.
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A practical guide to help people you care about to stay safe and warm this winter. Includes tips for heating, damp and financial support.
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Priority Services Register
Find out how you can get extra support from your gas, electricity or water provider.