Everyone is affected by serious illness, other health conditions, dying, death and bereavement at some point in their lives. Palliative care helps people of all ages with these things. This includes children and young people, parents and unpaid carers.
Palliative care is about looking after the whole person. This might be:
Palliative care can be helpful when you’re diagnosed with a new illness. It is also helpful when treatments are working less well for you.
It focuses on quality of life and wellbeing for the person, their family and others who are important to them. What matters most to a person is central to palliative care.
Information about palliative care services, other services and what they offer, and how to get the help you need. Many people get support and advice from local community groups and support organisations too.