This guide is for people who are approaching the end of their life. Some parts of it may also be useful for people who are caring for someone who is dying, or people who want to plan in advance for their own end of life care.

ReSPECT stands for Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment. The ReSPECT process creates a personalised recommendation for your clinical care in emergency situations where you are not able to make decisions or express your wishes.

The Adult Community Services team is made up of nurses, specialist nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, assistant practitioners and support workers. Their services include end of life care. You can contact the Adult Community Hub on 0300 0830 100.

Offer support where it might seem there is no hope and we provide care at times and places you thought would not be possible. 

If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, Maggie's Nottingham can help.

Hayward House is a specialist palliative care unit in the grounds of the City Hospital. It provides high quality care centred on the needs of patients and their families.

Provide physical , emotional and financial support to help you live life as fully as you can.

Care and support through terminal illness

National charity for hospice care in the UK. Believe that everyone should receive the best care at the end of life, no matter who they are