Grief is a natural response to any loss. That loss might be a death, or it might be for the loss of the person as you knew them. If you’re grieving, remember that you’re not alone and help is available.

When someone dies, there are legal steps that need to happen. You don’t have to do everything alone. You can ask family and friends to help, and there is a lot of help available from government and community groups.

The person you care for may die at home. This may happen unexpectedly, or it might be something you have planned for.

Even if you know the person you care for is dying, it can be hard to predict when the death will actually happen.

Palliative care is care for a person at the end of their life.

Both you and the person you care for should have wills. A will lets others know what you would like to happen after you die.

Even if you’ve been providing care for a person for years, the last few weeks and days of their life can be hard.

As a carer, you may need to help the person you care for to move around. For example, you may need to move them from a bed to a wheelchair, or in and out of a car.

It is important to make sure the person you care for is getting enough nutrition. It is also important to allow them to be as independent as possible during meals.

Eating the right food can help to keep you and the person you care for healthy. You need to make sure the person has food that’s nutritious, that they like, and that they can eat.

It can be particularly stressful to support a loved one who has a condition that affects their mood, thinking and behaviour. If you are looking after someone with a mental illness, you need help and support too.