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Before a death
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What happens when someone is dying?
The following organisations and websites aim to offer advice and support to carers.
NHS Inform website
Carer’s Allowance – how to claim (Direct Gov)
Caring for someone with a terminal illness (Marie Curie)
Caring with Confidence
Cancer Research UK
Carers Scotland
Child Bereavement Charity
Citizen’s Advice Scotland
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Age Scotland
Hospice UK
Macmillan Cancer Support
Marie Curie
Carers Trust
Various links to information, support and networking for patients and carers
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