Guidance on managing breathlessness whatever the cause

Bowel obstruction can be acute or subacute

An approach to managing cough 

Clinical features and how to treat

How do you manage insomnia in the final weeks or months of life? Advice from a senior palliative physician

Acute confusion is often reversible

A logical approach to assessment and treatment in the community

A pragmatic approach to assessment and treatment in the community

Different approaches to living with grief

Browsing books can be a gentle way to feel less alone and more in control 

Pharmacies which stock end of life medications in your borough

Talking about Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is an essential part of advance care planning

Supporting patients with their online accounts is part of a holistic approach to advance care planning

Resources for clinicians to tackle tricky opioid dose conversions.

A pragmatic approach to assessment and treatment in the community

HPAL can be customised to any region or ICS

How to prescribe symptom control medicines for people in the last days of life

Understanding and managing lymphoedema - a practial overview for clinicians 

The HPAL team rely on your feedback to continually improve this service

Assessment, diagnosis and management of depression in palliative care  

Guidance and videos on how to best communicate information on diagnosis, prognosis and disease progression

Guidance on managing the skin impact of radiotherapy

What to advise patients about driving when prescribing analgesics or anxiolytics

An overview of benefit entitlement and where to seek further advice

A description of the most common experiences of grief following a bereavement 

A range of short videos and invaluable practical tips for families caring at home towards the end of life

Aetiology and management in palliative care patients

How to donate organs, exclusions for donations and further information for patients

The best Twitter links to palliative care expertise and ideas

How to inform, connect, and make decisions with families when patients who have a serious illness are not able to participate

Resources and e-learning for clinicians to learn more about palliative care

A global vision for healthcare professionals on death and dying 

How to discuss the process of dying with your patients

Creative resources to help start those crucial conversations about what matters to you

7 Point Action Plan for Better Palliative Care 2021 developed from research during the pandemic by the Cicely Saunders Institute

An important discussion of personhood, suffering and the role of clinicians