A guide for the end of life

Booklet
Published: 01 Sep 2022
Next review: 01 Sep 2025
Edition: 4

This booklet explains what happens at the end of someone’s life and how to plan for it.

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Published: 01 Sep 2022
Next review: 01 Sep 2025
Edition: 4

This booklet explains what happens at the end of someone’s life and how to plan for it.

About this booklet

This booklet is for anyone who may be approaching the end of their life. It includes information about coping with the news, sorting out your affairs and planning your care. It also tells you more about what might happen as your illness progresses. It may help you deal with some of the questions or feelings you may have.

 

There is also information for people caring for someone nearing the end of life. Visit our online information about the end of life.

 

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