Getting care when you have a terminal illness

What is a terminal illness?

We define terminal illness and answer some common questions.

Understanding palliative and end of life care

You’ll usually have palliative care or end of life care at different points after a diagnosis. We explain the difference and what to expect from each type of care.

Understanding palliative and end of life care

You’ll usually have palliative care or end of life care at different points after a diagnosis. We explain the difference and what to expect from each type of care.

Types of care

It can feel confusing to know what types of care you can get and how to get them. Our information can talk you through the options, help you understand your preferences, and make some decisions.

Types of care

It can feel confusing to know what types of care you can get and how to get them. Our information can talk you through the options, help you understand your preferences, and make some decisions.

Need to know about out of hours care?

There may be times when you unexpectedly need extra care or support. We can help you understand who to contact when this happens during evenings or weekends.

Read about out of hours care

Care assessments

You might have an assessment to help figure out what type of care would help. Our information explains what happens in these assessments and afterwards. Sometimes these assessments can happen more quickly if you have a terminal illness or are caring for someone who does.

Care assessments

You might have an assessment to help figure out what type of care would help. Our information explains what happens in these assessments and afterwards. Sometimes these assessments can happen more quickly if you have a terminal illness or are caring for someone who does.