How to Give Subcutaneous Injections – Carer Training

These downloads provide information and guidance for carers and relatives who are being trained to give subcutaneous medications for symptom control. It should only be used alongside the one-to-one training given to you by a nurse.

At any time, if you are unsure or don’t feel comfortable in giving medication, please let somebody know – the hospice advice line, or your district nurse. Community Nurses can take over.

The doses of medication that you will give are very low and won’t cause the death of your loved one, but sometimes the injections may be given very close to the end of their life.

After you have given an injection, contact the advice line; they will advise if a review of the patient is needed.