Hospitals

If you have been in and out of hospital over the last few months, you may want to go back to your usual hospital ward when you need full-time nursing care. However, this may be difficult to organise if the ward is very busy.

Many people die in hospital, but a busy medical or surgical ward may not be the most peaceful place. Often you may need to fit into the ward routine, rather than being able to be looked after in the way that you would like. However, most hospitals have access to specialist palliative care services.

Condition-specific information

Further information on conditions that may be affecting you or those around you:

Support Groups

Visit the NHS inform Support Services Directory to search for local organisations that may help with the issues you are facing:

Last updated: 29 March 2012

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