How to recognise the signs of a blockage in the bowel

An overview of advance care planning and recommended resources to help you get started

Confusion, restlessness and agitation are common distressing symptoms at the end of life 

Pharmacies which stock end of life medications in your borough

It is important to make plans for our social media and other online accounts before we die

Understanding the causes of itch, and techniques to improve itchy skin

How to move someone into a chair or commode, or to the shower, and back into bed again

HPAL can be customised to any region or ICS

Lymphoedema is a long-term condition that causes swelling in the body's tissues

Consider the need for urgent treatment in someone with bone metastases who has developed new back pain

Information for families on what to do after death, legalities and next steps

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

Symptoms of low mood and sadness need a careful assessment as they could be caused by treatable depression

How radiotherapy can affect the skin and how to care for your skin during treatment

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

Self-help techniques and when to seek medical help

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

Information for carers about what to expect as life draws to a close

The best Twitter links to palliative care expertise and ideas

A global vision for healthcare professionals on death and dying 

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

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