Palliative Care Services in Northern Ireland
When you need help or support, it’s important to know where to turn to and be aware of the services available to you. Whether you need someone to talk to, help with basic necessities, benefits, understanding billing, or getting access to a service.
There are a variety of palliative and end of life care services in Northern Ireland which support people facing the end of their lives, their carer’s, relatives and health care professionals. These services are there to help people attain the necessary practical, physical and emotional support they need to provide the best quality of life for as long as possible.
Palliative care services can be accessed via your GP or health care professional making a referral to your local palliative care service provider. The person making the referral will normally be a health care professional who has knowledge of the patient, their illness, its symptoms, current treatment and prognosis. If the referral is made by a health care professional who isn’t the patient’s GP, it is helpful to inform the relevant GP that a referral has been made. It’s important to be mindful that you may have access to different support services and benefits depending on your situation.
On this page there is a list of services to support people with palliative care needs in Northern Ireland which you may find useful. Please click on the website link of the organisation to be directed to their online site;
Information from your local Health & Social Care Trust
Northern Health & Social Care Trust – Palliative Care information page
Western Health & Social Care Trust – Palliative Care information page
Southern Health & Social Care Trust – Palliative Care information page
South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust – Palliative Care information page
Belfast Health & Social Care Trust – Palliative Care information page
Hospices
Southern Area Hospice Services
Advice and Information
For information on benefits, financial and household support please visit our page: Benefits, Financial and Household Support
Advice NI
An independent advice network in Northern Ireland which also offer a Debt Advice service.
Age NI
Information and advice for older people and publishes impartial, informative fact sheets and advice guides.
Alzheimer’s Society
Find out more about Alzheimer’s Society in Northern Ireland and access resources and fact sheets specific to Northern Ireland.
Benefit Enquiries NI
Provides advice and information for disabled people and carers on the range of benefits available.
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
BACP work to promote the role and relevance of the counselling and improving psychological wellbeing and mental health and to develop safe, ethical and competent practice. On this site you can find a registered therapist, find out what happens in therapy and how a therapist can help.
Cancer Care Map
An online directory that helps people find cancer care and support services in their local area. It uses stories and videos to show how the services have benefited other people living with cancer and sign-posts services across the country.
Cancer Focus NI
Offers a variety of services, including a free helpline, counselling and links to local support groups.
Carers NI
An advice and information service for carers and professionals, dealing with a range of issues such as carers’ benefits, community care and services for carers.
Dementia NI
Promote the rights of people living with dementia to be involved in decisions that affect their lives and support people living with dementia.
Huntington’s Disease
Providing support, information, advice and social connections to those living with the impact of Huntington’s Disease.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan takes the time to understand you as a person and to provide the support, tools and inspiration needed to find your best way through. Macmillan provides support through practical, medical, emotional and financial help.
NI Direct
The official government website for Northern Ireland citizens.
The Office of Care and Protection
Helps people without mental capacity manage their property and financial affairs, under Part VIII of the Mental Health Order NI 1986.
Versus Arthritis
Provide support and information for people with arthritis to enable them to live well with their condition, as well as to ensure the needs of people with arthritis are a priority with policymakers in Northern Ireland.