Many people who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness prefer to spend their last days, weeks or months at home. Everyone facing life-threatening illness will need some degree of supportive care in addition to treatment for their condition. In some cases this could involve 24 hour care, which inevitably also places a huge strain on the carer, who could be a family member or friend.
For the patient and the carer, there are several support networks to provide essential practical and emotional help.
Introduction to Practical care at home
Your local General Practitioner (GP)
District nurse
Social services
Palliative care nurse
Macmillan nurse
Hospice
Call us for more information on the support options available.
Page Last Updated : 26/03/08