Finding a hospice or palliative care service
Search our online directory for details of hospice and palliative care services in the UK and worldwide.
Health advice and information in the UK
In England and Wales you can call NHS Direct, which is available 24 hours a day, on 0845 46 47 or visit www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk or visit NHS Choices at www.nhs.uk.
In Scotland, when your GP practice is closed and you can’t wait until it opens you can call NHS 24 on 08454 24 24 24 or visit www.nhs24.com. If you are looking for general information about illnesses and conditions, NHS services and current health issues, call NHS inform on 0800 22 44 88 or visit www.nhsinform.co.uk.
In Northern Ireland visit the website for Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland at www.hscni.net.
Other sources of support
Search our database to find other organisations offering information and support, including those that support people affected by serious illness or bereavement.
