Practical help and advice

Information about palliative care for people, their families and carers

Practical issues in palliative care

Find information and support on practical issues in palliative care. This includes advice on:

  • support organisations
  • benefits
  • equipment
  • Power of Attorney
  • driving
  • travel

Get practical help and advice

Support groups and information on palliative care

Support groups and other organisations offering people and families advice, help and support

Future care planning in palliative care

Thinking ahead about what matters to you and talking about having a plan for changes in your life, health and care

Legal advice and planning in palliative care

Information about making a will, Power of Attorney and other legal issues

Financial support in palliative care

Information about financial help and benefits for people who are ill and their carers

Equipment for palliative care

Information about equipment to help people and carers at home

Planning for my care

How you can be cared for if you’re very ill or dying

Preventing falls

Information on how to reduce your risk of falling at home and what to do if you have a fall.

Care Information Scotland

Get information and advice if you look after someone, need care yourself or are planning for your future care needs.

Driving when taking strong painkillers

Information about your driving license and how to drive safely when you’re ill or taking medicines

Holidays and travel when you’re ill or have a health condition

Information about insurance, taking medicines abroad and safe travel

Short notice marriage

How to get married more quickly when someone is seriously ill and may die

Organ and tissue donation

Information on organ and tissue donation in Scotland.

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