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End of life care

Supporting someone at the end of their life

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    Introduction

    If your family member or friend is getting close to the end of their life, you may need to take on a caring role to help them through their last months, weeks or days.

    Here are some resources we have found to help you through this challenging time, and also support you when they have passed away.

    What support is available while you are caring

    Support when someone you are close to is dying

    Support for you when someone close dies

    Chat services that provide online bereavement support

    Financial support when someone you are caring for dies

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    Support for adult carers

    A wide range of support is available to carers living in the East Riding, both in your local community and provided by, and on behalf of, the council.

    Learn more about the support available to adult carers

    The Carers UK Digital Resource for Carers

    The Carers UK Digital Resource for Carers has a range of resources for people who are in a caring role, including information on how to maintain your own health and wellbeing, and how to take a break from your caring role.

    Find out how to access the Carers UK Digital Resource

    If the person you care for is dying

    Macmillan Cancer Support provide information on what to expect and where to get support if you are caring for someone who is dying.
    Caring for someone dying at home

    Marie Curie provide information on how to care for someone who is dying at home.
    What to expect in the last weeks and days

    Marie Curie explains some of the changes you might notice when someone approaches the end of their life.
    Looking after yourself when someone is dying

    Hospice UK gives advice on how to look after yourself while you’re caring for someone who is dying.
    Bereavement support

    Hospice UK provide support on the arrangements you need to make following the death of a loved one.
    Step by step guide

    GOV.UK offer a step by step guide on the practical things you’ll need to do when someone dies.
    Coping with bereavement

    Age UK provides guidance on how to cope with your feelings and stay on top of the practical things you need to do.
    What to do after someone dies

    Cruse Bereavement Support provides advice on the practical things you must do after someone dies.
    GriefChat

    This is an instant live chat service with a qualified bereavement counsellor offering a safe space to share your story.
    Cruse Chat

    Cruse Bereavement Support offer a free online chat service with their counsellors who will help you to understand what you are feeling.
    Bereavement support payment

    GOV UK offer a bereavement support payment if you husband, wife or civil partner died in the last 21 months.
    Grants for older people

    If you need help to pay the funeral costs for a loved one and you are on a low income, you may qualify for a grant from Friends of the Elderly.

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