Supporting someone through a serious illness

Advice on how to have difficult conversations, learning about an employee’s diagnosis, making practical and financial arrangements, and what to do if a team member dies

When someone is living with a serious illness, knowing how to support them at work or at home can make a real difference. Whether they're a colleague, friend, family member or partner, understanding their needs, communicating openly and offering practical support can help them feel less alone. Explore the resources below for advice and guidance on how to support someone with compassion, both in the workplace and in everyday life.

Advice on how to have difficult conversations, learning about an employee’s diagnosis, making practical and financial arrangements, and what to do if a team member dies

Supporting someone with a life-limiting or terminal illness

Advice on how to have difficult conversations, learning about an employee’s diagnosis, making practical and financial arrangements, and what to do if a team member dies.
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Manager displaying Compassionate Leadership by providing support and guidance to an employee when they have terminal illness or have been bereaved.

Supporting employees with a life-limiting or terminal illness

Information and guidance on what to do when an employee shares they have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, including rights at work, and providing support.
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Parents caring for seriously ill children, more isolated than ever
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Parents caring for seriously ill children more isolated than ever during Covid-19, survey finds

A new study by the Martin House Research Centre, Together for Short Lives, and the University of Southampton reveals that most families caring for a child with a life-limiting cond...
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What to do when someone receives a terminal diagnosis

This step-by-step guide has advice for when you or someone close to you has been given a terminal diagnosis, and ways you can access hospice care.
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