Before a death
Below are some links to sources of information and support.
Planning for the future
- Information about planning ahead for deteriorating health and death
- Plan If - a resource to help parents plan stability and security for their children
- Planning your own funeral (information from the Scottish Government)
Understanding symptoms
Palliative care
- Palliative care (information from NHS Inform)
- Medicines used within palliative care (Information from Healthcare Improvement Scotland)
Writing a Will
Find a legal firm
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
- Organ donation (Information from Organ Donation Scotland)
Leaving your body to medical science
- Leaving your body to medical science (Scottish Government information)
Sources of further information and advice