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End of life hub for professionals

Preparing for end of life can be one of the most difficult things any of us have to do. We've gathered some information and resources to help the people you support navigate this process.

Money matters

Legal considerations

Dealing with death

Advance care planning

Advance care planning helps someone prepare for when they can no longer care for themselves. This can include having difficult conversations around care and end of life, or deciding to discontinue treatments. Our guide can help people through these tough conversations.

Read or download the guide

Advance care planning

This short animation explains what advance care planning is, and why it's important. Share this video with the people you support to help them better understand advance care planning. 

Tackling misconceptions around assisted dying

As Parliament considers the bill on assisted dying, Age UK is concerned by misconceptions around it causing some older people to avoid conversations about advance care planning. Our Mythbuster can help you give the facts and address common concerns.

Read or download the Mythbuster (PDF, 295 KB)

Talking about death and dying

It's important to talk about death and dying, even though it can be difficult. Our guide and video acknowledge worries about death and dying and provide practical advice about navigating difficult questions and conversations.

Read or download the guide

Talking about death and dying

This short animation explores some of the difficulties around talking about death and dying. Share this video with the people you support to help make those conversations easier. 

Other helpful resources

Thinking about end of life

This guide helps people to think about preparing for end of life, offering practical advice on the steps they need to take to make sure their affairs are in order.

When someone dies

This guide outlines what needs to be done after someone dies, covering each step from reporting the death to planning the funeral.

Wills and estate planning

This guide outlines the steps someone needs to take to prepare a will and plan for what happens to their estate.

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