Last Days of Life

This section includes information on what to expect in the final days and how to provide comfort. It also covers discussions about resuscitation and what to do after somebody dies.

Last Days of Life Help and Support Services

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Help and Support
21st July 2025

Prescribing ahead: information for patients and carers

Understanding the injections that you have been asked to keep at home.  Advice from a senior palliative physician

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24th December 2024

What families need to do when someone dies

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

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20th June 2024

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Information for patients and carers

It is essential for people in the palliative phase of illness to discuss CPR so that their wishes can be understood

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20th May 2024

A Brent end of life resource pack for carers

A resource pack developed to support carers, patients and representatives/families
of those at end of life and in care homes in Brent

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27th February 2023

Caring at home - practical tips

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

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