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Expert palliative care information with links to local services across North West London to support care at home
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Article categoriesLymphoedema: Information for patients and carers
Lymphoedema is a long-term condition that causes swelling in the body's tissues
Advance care planning for people with a learning disability
An approach to discussing future care and wishes
Books to better understand dying, death and palliative care
Browsing books can be a gentle way to feel less alone and more in control
Supporting people with learning disabilities through bereavement
Key points to help people with learning disability to navigate loss
Mouth care: Information for patients and carers
An overview of good mouth care and how to manage common problems
Nausea and vomiting: Information for patients and carers
How can I help my nausea at home before trying medication? Advice from a senior palliative physician
Financial help when you are living with a terminal illness
An overview of benefits entitlement for patients and carers and where to seek further advice
Advance care planning for children and young people: Information for young people and caregivers
A process to help young people share their values and wishes with services involved in their care
Resources for children and young people
Local and national services that support children, young people and families
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Caring for a breathless patient at home
Resources to support someone who is living with breathlessness
Concerns about opiates: Information for patients and carers
Worries about drugs such as Morphine are common