Caring for someone with a terminal illness
Caring for a friend or family member with a terminal illness can be both rewarding and challenging. Our information can help you know what to expect – from day-to-day caring to looking after your own needs.
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Changes in breathing towards the end of life
Towards the end of life, people may experience breathlessness, noisy breathing, shallow breathing or irregular breathing.
Signs that your loved one might be dying
There are some common signs including feeling weak, sleeping more, and eating and drinking less.
Caring for someone dying at home
You might help more with things like day-to-day care, organising care and support, and taking on other household responsibilities.
Also of interest
Prefer to read a booklet?
A lot of our information is available in print. And we produce some of our most popular content in Welsh.
Join our online community
Talk to other people who are living with or caring for someone who has a terminal illness and share your experiences.
List of useful organisations
Organisations across the UK that provide useful services for people living with a terminal illness, their family, friends and carers.