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Advice and support

Whether you're living with an incurable illness, supporting someone close to you, or simply want to find out more about hospice care, we're here to help.

Not sure where to start?

Our advice line is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for palliative care advice, support and information.

You can also arrange an informal visit or chat with a member of our team before deciding whether to self-refer.

Helpful resources

You may find the information below useful, whether you're accessing our services now or considering support in the future.
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Wellbeing resources

Explore practical resources, guided relaxation sessions and trusted information to support your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing at your own pace.

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Plan your care

An advance care plan helps you think about and record what matters most to you. It helps others understand your wishes if you’re unable to speak for yourself in the future.

We support people with a range of diagnoses, including but not limited to:

  • heart, kidney or liver failure
  • severe lung disease
  • neurological conditions (MS, MND, PSP, Parkinson’s, Dementia)
  • cancer and other incurable illnesses.

Advocacy

Sometimes information about care and treatment can feel difficult to understand.

If you need support to make decisions, understand your rights or have your voice heard, you can ask for help from an independent advocate.

Advocacy is free and available to anyone who needs support.

Find out about advocacy