Supporting You to Care
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Supporting You to Care
Here you will see carers talk about their experiences of when their loved one has been told that the cancer is at an advanced stage. . They may be offered palliative care to maximise their quality of life towards the end of life. The following videos demonstrate the sources of support that carers found helpful.
- Top thoughts for coping with the final stages of life:
- Draw on all your support networks
- Spend time with your loved one
- Spend time with your other family members who may be coping in different ways
- Take time for yourself
- Useful Links:
- Relationships: http://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/your-relationships
- Family support: https://cancerfocusni.org/patient-support/family-support/
- Nurseline: https://cancerfocusni.org/patient-support/nurseline/
- A guide for carers by carers: https://www.citizensadvice.co.uk/media/uploads/HelloAndHowAreYou.pdf
- Support in your area: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/in-your-area/choose-location.html