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This section provides practical advice on how you can provide care for someone who is in their last days of life at home. It also makes you aware of what to expect.

NHS: What you can do to practically care for someone who is in their last days and hours of life
St Peter's Hospice: What to expect in the last days of life
St Peter's Hospice: Management of Breathlessness
St Peter's Hospice: Fatigue and Breathlessness resources

Looking After Yourself

When Someone Has Died

Getting Referred

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You may notice that our website has a new look. Research carried out last year revealed there were many barriers to people accessing our support, so our refreshed branding aims to help break down misconceptions about who we are and what we do.

This is part of a bigger piece of work for us - we're aiming to double the number of people we support by 2030.

You can find out more here