Before a death

Below is a list of practical resources relating to planning ahead for death, and supporting someone when they are dying.

 

Palliative care

• Patient information about drugs used within palliative care (Healthcare Improvement Scotland)
• NHS Inform website

Writing a Will

• More information about writing a Will
  

Find a legal firm

• Law Society Scotland
• Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners

General information and advice

• What happens when someone is dying?
• Citizen’s Advice Scotland

• Age Scotland
• Health Rights Information Scotland
• Scottish Legal Aid Board
• Various links to information, support and networking for patients, carers and professionals, including information by disease

Planning for the future (advance care planning)

• Find out more information about planning for the future, including advance care planning
• Plan If - a resource to help parents plan stability and security for their children
• Planning your own funeral (information from the Scottish Government)

Looking after your dog

• The Dogs Trust offer a Canine Care Card service - if you become seriously ill or die they will look after your dog and find them a home.

Organ donation

• More information about organ donation

Leaving your body to medical science

• Information about leaving your body to medical science