Resource Centre
If you've been diagnosed with an incurable illness
What is an incurable illness?
Read about what might be diagnosed as an incurable illness and how you would be cared for.
Death and dying: what to expect
Understand what might happen when you or someone important to you is nearing the end of life.
What is palliative care?
Further information on the types of care that you could receive following a diagnosis of an incurable illness.
What is end-of-life care?
Read more about what care is provided in the last months, weeks and days of your illness with a focus on managing symptoms.
Who provides palliative care?
A detailed look at the different care teams and support services for palliative care at home, in a hospice or elsewhere.
Choosing where to be cared for
You may prefer to be cared for at home or in a hospice or hospital; read about the benefits and disadvantages of being cared for at home.
Coping with change and uncertainty
A practical guide for both patients and their families to help guide you through a difficult time of adjustment.
Symptom management and medicines
Read this overview of medications that are most frequently needed at the end of life to find out more about how you or a loved one might be cared for.
Talking about dying
Death is one of the most difficult subjects to discuss with family and friends; here we give some ideas on how to start the conversation.
Help and support at the end of life
Find out about hospice care in Oxfordshire and information about national charities who can support you, depending on your needs.