For Families & Patients
Palliative care supports people with a life-limiting illness and their families to live, die and grieve well.Support for families & carers
Family often provide care and support when a family member is very ill and near the end of life. It can be very tiring – physically and emotionally. So it is important to look after yourself and get any support you need. Help is available for carers – including family members providing care.
Practical support
Palliative care offers practical support to families and carers including:
- Respite care – either at home or in a facility – to give a break from providing care
- Help with your concerns and emotions
- Advice on how to give care, including medications
- Help to get equipment to help with moving the ill person and their comfort
- Advice and support available, including during the evening, night and at weekends
- Help to talk about the care of the ill person and their choices.