Eye-level view of a family silhouetted against a vibrant sunset. The family consists of a man, a woman, and a young boy. The man is wearing a bucket hat and what appears to be a striped, short-sleeved shirt and shorts. The woman is wearing a sleeveless top and is holding the boy's hand. The boy is pointing towards the horizon. They are standing in a field of tall, golden-colored grass, which extends to the horizon. The sunset is a warm, rich orange and yellow, with a slightly hazy sky. The overall mood is serene and peaceful, suggestive of a family enjoying a moment together in nature. The silhouettes are sharply defined against the bright background, emphasizing their connection and the beautiful settingOn this page, we provide links to resources which you may find helpful for you or your loved one.

Our Palliative Care Glossary explains terms you might not know.

Useful resources

Mental health support

Bereavement support

Dealing with a new diagnosis

Here are some useful resources if you have just been diagnosed with a life limited illness.

What to expect in the last weeks and days of life

Here is some information on what to expect in the last few weeks, days and hours of life.

What to do when someone dies

This link provides general information on what to do when someone dies – GOV.UK.

In addition, the following resources provide specific information which may be helpful:

Who else can help

Please do not hesitate to ask for support. There are people there to help you, whoever you are, wherever you are and whatever stage of illness you or a loved one is at.

Palliative care will be part of a neighbourhood health service model. Read more about Introducing Integrated Neighbourhood Teams in South East London.