What is palliative care?
Palliative care is treatment, care and support for people with a life-limiting illness, and their family and friends. It's sometimes called 'supportive care'. The aim of palliative care is to help you to have a good quality of life - this includes being as well and active as possible in the time you have left. It can involve: managing physical symptoms such as pain emotional, spiritual and psychological support social care, including help with things like washing, dressing or eating support for your family and friends.
How do I get palliative or end of life care?
Speak to your GP or another healthcare professional about how palliative or end of life care might help you and how you can access it. If you're a family member or friend of the person who is ill, you may be able to access support for yourself. If the person who is ill is receiving care from a hospice or other local service, you may also be able to get support from them. Even if the person who's ill doesn't want to have palliative or end of life care, you can still get support. To find out what's available, speak to your GP, the person's GP, or another health or social care professional.
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