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24 Hour CARE Line Provided by Leukaemia CARE	The CARE Line is the only dedicated 24 hour freephone service for people affected by leukaemia, Hodgkin, non-Hodgkin and other lymphomas, myeloma, myelodysplasia, myeloproliferative disorders and aplastic anaemia. Knowing that ...	More info »
Admiral Nursing DIRECT Provided by Dementia UK	Admiral Nurses are specialist mental health nurses specialising in dementia. Admiral Nurseswork with family carers and people with dementia, in the community and other settings. Working collaboratively with other professionals ...	More info »
Age UK Advice Provided by Age UK	Growing older doesn’t come with a manual, so if you need information or advice on anything from health to housing ...	More info »
Anxiety UK helpline Provided by Anxiety UK	f you would like to speak to someone about your anxiety, ring our helpline on 08444 775 774. Our helpline operates from 9:30-5:30, Monday to Friday. The helpline ...	More info »
Benefits and bereavement advice Provided by Citizen's Advice Bureau	If you are married or in a registered civil partnership and your partner dies, you may be able to get extra financial help. These benefits are called bereavement benefits. Read ...	More info »
Bereavement support following the sudden death of a baby Provided by The Lullaby Trust	The Lullaby Trust offers confidential support to family, friends and carers affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a baby or toddler: Bereavement support 0808 802 6868 support@lullabytrust ...	More info »
Bereavement support in your area Provided by Cruse Bereavement Care	Face-to-face services are provided via our Areas and Branches, and delivered by our trained Bereavement Support Volunteers. You can view a regional or alphabetical list of Areas and branches here ...	More info »
BLF Nurses Provided by British Lung Foundation	British Lung Foundation nurses provide the very best care for people with lung disease. No one likes being in hospital. We know that being able to stay at home during ...	More info »
Boots Macmillan Beauty Advisors Provided by Boots Macmillan Beauty Advisors	Many people may not know how to cope with the visible effects of cancer treatment. Boots Macmillan Beauty Advisors are specially trained beauty experts. They can give advice on how ...	More info »
BorrowMyDoggy Provided by BorrowMyDoggy	BorrowMyDoggy enables people to borrow dogs owned by others. All details on the website.	More info »
Brief guide to benefits Provided by The MS Society	The benefits system is complex, and the rules often change, so even if you’ve looked into it before, it might be worth checking again. Across the UK, billions of ...	More info »
Cancer Hair Care website Provided by Cancer Hair Care	"We truly hope that our Cancer Hair Care website and charity services are one small way of helping you to look good through your illness and into recovery. We understand ...	More info »
Canine Care Card Provided by Dogs Trust	Many people worry about what would happen if they were to die before their dog. Thankfully, Dogs Trust is on hand to ease this worry. The Canine Care Card scheme ...	More info »
Cat Guardians Provided by Cats Protection	Cat Guardians is the free service provided by Cats Protection, aimed at giving peace of mind to cat owners concerned about what might happen if they were to pass away ...	More info »
Child Bereavement Support and Information line Provided by Child Bereavement UK	We provide confidential support, information and guidance to families and professionals. Our professionally trained bereavement support workers are available to take calls 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. Tel: 01494 568900	More info »
Church of England Funeral services Provided by Church of England Funerals	The Church of England funerals website offers a host of resources to help you plan, organise or attend a Church of England funeral. https://churchofenglandfunerals.org/	More info »
Counselling Directory Provided by Counselling Directory	The Counselling Directory works to connect you with professional support.	More info »
Death planning Provided by Soul Midwives	Soul Midwives can sit with someone facing the end of life and discuss issues relating to death planning. Where would they like to die given the choice? Who would they ...	More info »
Digital Legacy Planning Provided by Social Embers CIC	The Law Society has advised that everyone should make a record of their digital accounts when making a will. As our lives become increasingly connected to the internet, considering what ...	More info »
End of life doula support Provided by Living Well Dying Well	A Doula offers advocacy, mentorship, practical, emotional or spiritual support when an individual or family needs extra back-up, between visits from health professionals. They provide a consistent and on-going presence ...	More info »
Find a Funeral Director Provided by National Association of Funeral Directors	Please visit our website to search for a funeral director in your area: http://www.nafd.org.uk/funeral-advice/find-a-member/	More info »
Find a funeral director in your area Provided by National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF)	Search our database of SAIF members: http://www.saif.org.uk/website/public/index_public.html	More info »
Find A Solicitior Provided by The Law Society	Search for solicitors included in the Law Society's directory here:	More info »
find a therapist Provided by Therapy Directory		More info »
Find bereavement services from your council Provided by UK Government online services around death	Contact your council to find resources and support to help in times of bereavement.	More info »
Find your local PALS service Provided by NHS Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)	To find your local PALS service search here:	More info »
Funeral Advisor Provided by Natural Death Centre Charity	The website for Funeral Advisor is http://www.funeraladvisor.org.uk Funeral Advisor is a website for finding a funeral director ...	More info »
Funeral Payments Provided by UK Government online services around death	If you’re on a low income and need help to pay for a funeral you’re arranging, you could get a Funeral Payment. How much you get depends on ...	More info »
Helpline Provided by British Lung Foundation	03000 030 555 Just been diagnosed with a lung condition? You're likely to have many questions. Call us on 03000 030 555 today and speak to one of our ...	More info »
Helpline Provided by Together For Short Lives	Together for Short Lives run a national helpline and information service where we can let you know what support is out there, and how to access it. We can tell ...	More info »
Holidays and day trips Provided by Jumbulance Trust	We provide holidays and pilgrimages that many people in the last years of life could never entertain without significant physical and ...	More info »
Incredible hospice and neurological care Provided by Sue Ryder	Sue Ryder provides incredible hospice and neurological care for people facing a frightening, life-changing diagnosis. It's not just expert medical care we provide. It's the emotional support and ...	More info »
Independent Age Advice Service Provided by Independent Age	We provide a confidential, personalised advice service for older people their families and carers focusing on social care, welfare benefits, befriending services and other social support. Speak to one of ...	More info »
Information Line Provided by Compassion in Dying	Compassion in Dying is the only UK charity which helps people understand their rights to make choices about treatment and care at the end of life. We provide a national ...	More info »
Legal Advice Service Provided by Mind	We provide legal information and general advice on mental health related law covering: mental health mental capacity community care human rights and discrimination/equality related to mental health issues	More info »
Local contacts for Pets as Therapy Provided by Pets As Therapy	If you’d like a visit from a friendly dog or cat please see the page below and get in touch with your nearest local contact: http://www.petsastherapy.org ...	More info »
Long term care for pets Provided by The Cinnamon Trust	The Cinnamon Trust also provides long term care for pets whose owners have died or moved to residential accommodation which will not accept pets. Arrangements are made between owners and ...	More info »
Marie Curie Nursing Service Provided by Marie Curie Cancer Care	The Marie Curie Nursing Service helps people who are approaching the end of their lives to remain at home if they wish to, through its nationwide network of Marie Curie ...	More info »
Medical equipment Provided by British Red Cross	Our volunteer-led medical equipment service provides wheelchair hire and short-term loans of equipment at almost 1,000 outlets in the UK, helping tens of thousands of people every year. The ...	More info »
Mind infoline Provided by Mind	Our infoline team provide information on a range of topics including: types of mental health problem where to get help drug and alternative treatments advocacy We aim to provide details ...	More info »
MND Connect Provided by Motor Neurone Disease Association	MND Connect is more than just a helpline. MND Connect offers people access to advice, practical and emotional support and direction to other services and agencies. MND Connect is available ...	More info »
Money Advice Service Helpline Provided by The Money Advice Service	Free, unbiased advice to help you make the most of your money.	More info »
MS Helpline Provided by The MS Society	The MS Helpline is available for free on 0808 800 8000. It's there for you whoever you are, and whatever your connection to MS. Professionally trained staff and volunteers ...	More info »
Multiple Sclerosis Trust Information Service Provided by Multiple Sclerosis Trust	The MS Trust Information Team provides a dedicated personal enquiry service offering positive constructive health information for anyone affected by MS. We can also provide relevant information about MS for ...	More info »
Muscular Dystrophy Information Line Provided by The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign	Our phone and email information service is here weekdays 8.30am - 6pm to address any of your concerns about muscular dystrophy and other related conditions. You can contact us on ...	More info »
My Living Will Provided by My Living Will	A website to help people make decisions about care towards the end of life.	More info »
National Debtline Provided by National Debtline	National Debtline is a free, confidential, debt advice service for people in England, Wales and Scotland, run by the charity the Money Advice Trust. Nine out of ten people who ...	More info »
National Dementia Helpline Provided by Alzheimer's Society	f you have concerns about Alzheimer's disease or about any other form of dementia, Alzheimer's Society National Dementia Helpline 0300 222 1122 can provide information, support, guidance and ...	More info »
National helpline for bereaved parents Provided by The Compassionate Friends - Supporting bereaved parents	TCF National UK Helpline 0845 123 2304 available for support and information daily from 10.00 - 16.00 and 19.00 ...	More info »
National Helpline Supporting Bereaved Children and their Families Provided by Winston's Wish	08452 03 04 05 The Winston’s Wish Helpline is a national helpline offering support, information and guidance to all those caring for a child or young person who has ...	More info »
Natural Death Centre Help Line Provided by Natural Death Centre Charity	We offer advice and support for all aspects of death and dying.	More info »
Online Arts Community Provided by Making Art Personal	Our online arts community is open to anyone affected by cancer, patients, carers, families and friends. Making Art Personal encourages you to share your art and tell your artistic cancer ...	More info »
Online surgeries Provided by British Lung Foundation	Once a month, the British Lung Foundation offers online surgeries free to our members. It's a chance to learn more about various lung conditions, how to manage them and ...	More info »
Parkinson's UK helpline Provided by Parkinson's UK	Our trained advisers, including specialist Parkinson's nurses, can provide information and advice about all aspects of living with Parkinson's, such as: medical issues, including symptoms and treatments employment ...	More info »
Pet fostering service Provided by The Cinnamon Trust	This service is for pets whose owners face a spell in hospital - volunteers take pets into their own homes and supply love and care in abundance until owner and pet ...	More info »
PSP Helpline Provided by The PSP Association	The PSP Association Helpline and Information Service offers advice, information, practical and emotional support to people living with PSP. The number is 0300 0110 122. So, if you have a ...	More info »
Public Enquiries Provided by The Society of Will Writers	The Society can provide the names and contact numbers for Will Writers and Estate Planners who have met our assessment criteria, proven they have the necessary qualifications and will adhere ...	More info »
Samaritans Provided by Samaritans	Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of emotional distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide You ...	More info »
Sands Helpline Provided by Sands - Stillbirth and Neonatal death charity	The Sands helpline is open to anyone affected by the death of a baby. We offer support to people around the time of their baby’s death and during the ...	More info »
Specialist HD Advisory Service Provided by Huntington's Disease Association	This service offers support to families affected by Huntington's disease and training for professionals to increase their knowledge of HD	More info »
Stroke Association Helpline Provided by The Stroke Association	If you have been affected by a stroke in any way, you may have many questions about what has happened and what is likely to happen in the future. You ...	More info »
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide National Helpline Provided by Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide	National Helpline: 0844 561 6855 Available 9am - 9pm every day.	More info »
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide National Helpline Provided by Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide	Our helpline is available between 9am and 9pm every day of the year. It provides an opportunity to talk confidentially with someone who has been bereaved by suicide and to ...	More info »
Tell Us Once Provided by UK Government online services around death	Tell Us Once lets you report a birth or death to most government organisations in one go. The link for this is: https://www.gov.uk/tell-us-once	More info »
The Silver Line Helpline Provided by The Silver Line	0800 4 70 80 90 The Silver Line is the confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK* open every day and night of the year. Our specially trained ...	More info »
Translation and Interpreting Provided by Language Line	Langauge Line offer telephone interpreting, face-to-face interpreting and document translation. LanguageLine Solutions can help you speak to or understand any limited English speaker. Whether you need telephone or face-to-face interpreting ...	More info »
Transport service Provided by British Red Cross	The transport service offers freedom and independence for people who cannot get about easily or use public transport. We help people to get to medical appointments, to do everyday essentials ...	More info »
What to do after someone dies Provided by UK Government online services around death	A guide setting out what to do following a death: https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death	More info »

The Compassionate Employer programme and award is provided by The National Council for Palliative Care

Activities	Advocacy	Befriending
Benefits advice	Bereavement support	Breaks and holidays
Brokerage	Carers' support groups	Carers' rights advice
Counselling	Day services and activities	Emotional or spiritual support
Equipment	Funeral directors	Hair and beauty
Home help	Independent mental capacity advocacy	Info. about power of attorney
Information and advice	Info. for carers	Info about specific conditions
Interpreting	Meal provision	Pet care
Physical care / home care	Respite care	Sitting service
Solicitor / will writer	Support after a death	Training for carers
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24 Hour CARE Line

Admiral Nursing DIRECT

Age UK Advice

Anxiety UK helpline

Benefits and bereavement advice

Bereavement support following the sudden death of a baby

Bereavement support in your area

BLF Nurses

British Lung Foundation nurses provide the very best care for people with lung disease.

Boots Macmillan Beauty Advisors

BorrowMyDoggy

Brief guide to benefits

Cancer Hair Care website

Canine Care Card

Cat Guardians

Child Bereavement Support and Information line

Church of England Funeral services

Counselling Directory

Death planning

Digital Legacy Planning

End of life doula support

Find a Funeral Director

Find a funeral director in your area

Find A Solicitior

find a therapist

Find bereavement services from your council

Find your local PALS service

Funeral Advisor

Funeral Payments

Helpline

Helpline

Holidays and day trips

Incredible hospice and neurological care

Independent Age Advice Service

Information Line

Legal Advice Service

Local contacts for Pets as Therapy

Long term care for pets

Marie Curie Nursing Service

Medical equipment

Mind infoline

MND Connect

Money Advice Service Helpline

MS Helpline

Multiple Sclerosis Trust Information Service

Muscular Dystrophy Information Line

My Living Will

National Debtline

National Dementia Helpline

National helpline for bereaved parents

National Helpline Supporting Bereaved Children and their Families

Natural Death Centre Help Line

Online Arts Community

Online surgeries

Once a month, the British Lung Foundation offers online surgeries free to our members. It's a chance to learn more about various lung conditions, how to manage them and ...

Parkinson's UK helpline

Pet fostering service

PSP Helpline

Public Enquiries

Samaritans

Sands Helpline

Specialist HD Advisory Service

Stroke Association Helpline

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide National Helpline

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide National Helpline

Tell Us Once

The Silver Line Helpline

Translation and Interpreting

Transport service

What to do after someone dies