Advice and information

We have advice on coping with symptoms, such as poor sleep and an irritating cough. You’ll also find general guidance about being diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, as well as advice on coping with dementia.

Caring for a loved one with dementia or a life-limiting illness can be challenging and you may have lots of questions and concerns. We’ve answered some common queries here.

If you're an Armed Forces veteran or reservist, support is available to you and your family for mental and physical health, and financial, housing and legal advice. Read more about how you can access the help you need.

If children understand what’s happening and are able to talk about how they’re feeling, they’re better equipped to cope with bereavement. If you’re not sure what to say, these articles might help.

Planning for death won’t make it come any earlier, but it can offer peace of mind and make it easier for your loved ones to follow your wishes. Read about managing your digital legacy, organising a funeral and more.

If you need guidance on arranging a funeral or registering a death, please do take a look at our step-by-step guides. They offer practical information that you might find useful at this time.

Everyone experiences grief differently. It’s natural to feel a wide range of emotions, from sadness and shock, to anger. Our articles cover a range of situations, such as coping with the loss of your spouse.

It can be difficult to know what to say to someone who is dying. You may want to discuss practicalities like music to play at the funeral, as well as sharing how you feel about each other and talking about happy memories.