Caring for a family member or friend
Advice, emotional support, and practical guidance to help carers balance their wellbeing while supporting a loved one with a life-limiting illness.
At St Margaret’s Hospice, we’re here to support everyone impacted by a life-limiting illness. Whether you’re a patient, carer, healthcare professional, or family member, we’ve gathered a range of resources, guidance, and educational programmes to help you navigate this journey with confidence and compassion.
Advice, emotional support, and practical guidance to help carers balance their wellbeing while supporting a loved one with a life-limiting illness.
Strong opioids, like morphine and oxycodone, are used to manage severe pain and related symptoms.
A self-administration scheme allows eligible patients to manage their own medication with staff support.
This page offers practical tips for preventing falls at home by addressing safety concerns in various areas.
This page provides tips for managing a small appetite by focusing on nourishing foods, high-calorie snacks, and easy meal ideas.
Guidance on using fentanyl patches safely, including application, precautions, side effects, and disposal.
Entonox therapy is an inhaled pain relief method that must be used with caution due to potential risks and safety considerations.
This resource provides essential guidance on how medications, including strong painkillers, can impact your ability to drive safely and legally.
This resource explains what cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is and how decisions are made about it.