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What is a terminal illness

There is no set list of illnesses which are terminal. People who are terminally ill may have a single illness or a number of different conditions. Examples of some illnesses which can be terminal include: 1. advanced cancer 2. … See more

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NHS continuing healthcare

WebNHS continuing healthcare (sometimes called NHS CHC) is a funding programme. If you’re eligible, it pays for all your social care, including care home fees or carers if you’re living …

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National guidelines for end of life care For professionals

WebThe Department for Health in Northern Ireland has endorsed the NICE guideline [NG31] Care of dying adults in the last days of life [NG197] Shared decision making and [NG142] …

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Getting NHS continuing healthcare fast tracked

WebTo get NHS continuing healthcare fast tracked, instead of doing a full assessment, your medical team will use an assessment called the Fast Track Pathway Tool. A doctor or …

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Providing emotional care Information for healthcare professionals

WebThis information is not intended to replace any training, national or local guidelines, or advice from other health or social care professionals. The Palliative Care Knowledge Zone is …

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Mobility issues in people living with a terminal illness

WebBut your health and social care team can help you to stay as independent as possible. Their support can also help to keep you safe, and to make the most of your energy. …

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Report reveals difficulties British Muslims face accessing healthcare

WebA new report has laid bare difficulties British Muslims face when accessing palliative and end of life care. The report - a study between the Muslim Council of Britain, …

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Marie Curie the scientist Biog, facts & quotes

WebDeath and legacy. On 4 July 1934, at the Sancellemoz Sanatorium in Passy, France at the age of 66, Marie Curie died. The cause of her death was given as aplastic pernicious …

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Healthcare professionals Marie Curie

WebFor professionals. Find our trusted information and support to help healthcare professionals care for anyone with an illness they’re likely to die from. Patient services. Palliative Care …

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Fatigue in palliative care Information for professionals

WebFatigue is best managed by a multidisciplinary team of health and social care professionals. This may include the patient’s GP, district or specialist nurse, an occupational therapist …

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Signs that someone is dying

WebEveryone's experience of dying is different, and some people will die suddenly or unexpectedly. But there are often signs that can help you to recognise when someone is …

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Exercise and Keeping active with a terminal illness

WebBenefits of keeping active. We all need exercise for our bodies to function well. Exercise can help your body by: making your muscles stronger. giving you energy. reducing symptoms …

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What is advance care planning

WebAdvance care planning is a process of thinking, talking, recording and sharing. It includes making decisions about personal issues and medical issues. In Scotland, advance care …

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Caring for someone with kidney failure towards the end of life

WebKidney failure. The kidneys have two main roles. They filter the blood, removing excess water and waste products, which pass out of the body as urine. They also make …

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Caring for someone in their last days and hours

WebUseful resources. e-Learning for Healthcare - End of Life Care e-learning. Department of Health - A palliative and end of life care strategy for adults in Northern Ireland. gov.scot - …

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Care and support during coronavirus (covid-19)

WebNorthern Ireland, your health and social care trust. Paying for care Medical and nursing care is free in the UK – this includes all care provided by the GP, district and community …

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Safeguarding in palliative care Information for professionals

WebSafeguarding in palliative care. Please be aware - this information is for healthcare professionals. All health and social care professionals have a responsibility to …

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Mouth care at the end of life Information for professionals

WebTowards the end of life, people often become less interested in eating and drinking. If the patient’s mouth becomes dry, you can moisten it to keep them …

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Supporting family and friends in palliative care

WebSupporting family and friends is a key part of palliative care. Families can be complex. Find out who is most important to the person and who they want to be involved in their care. …

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Lasting Power of Attorney health and welfare

WebA lasting Power of Attorney for health and welfare decisions gives someone else the right to make decisions about your healthcare and welfare. For example, decisions about …

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Employment and Support Allowance due to ill health or disability

Webup to £71.70 a week if you're aged under 25. up to £90.50 a week if you're aged 25 or over. After the assessment period, you'll be placed in one of two groups and will receive: up to …

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Physical symptoms of grief

WebThis is because people who are grieving can be more likely to catch infections or develop health problems, because stress makes your body more vulnerable. But whether your …

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