24-hour telephone advice 01284 766133 is available from nursing and medical staff for all healthcare professionals, including General Practitioners, District Nurses and Carers who are caring for patients at home.
Palliative care and bereavement advice is also available from the Family Support Team from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday to any other professional - (Social Worker or Teacher) involved in supporting a palliative patient and their family.
Detailed drug information can be found at this Palliative Drugs site.
National Information links
National Electronic Library for Health
Help the Hospices
National Council for Palliative Care
Help the Hospices - Carer Support
Department of Health - End of Life Care