Resources and support when someone is dying

There are many organisations and support groups that can help you cope when you are dying with cancer. They can also help the people close to you.

Cancer Research UK information and support

Cancer Research UK is the largest cancer research organisation in the world outside the USA. We fund research on all aspects of cancer from its causes to prevention and treatment.

We are committed to producing high quality information for people affected by cancer. As well as looking at the information on this website you can call our nurse freephone helpline on 0808 800 4040. They are available from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Or you can send them a question online.

Cancer Chat is our online forum where you can share experiences.

Bereavement and grief organisations

Bereavement support for children, teenagers and young adults

Organisations and websites for people with advanced cancer

Specific symptoms organisations

Organisations that provide equipment

Organisations and websites for carers

Nursing home advice and information

General support and information organisations

Last reviewed: 
22 Jan 2025
Next review due: 
22 Jan 2028

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