Information on Illnesses

We can support people right from the point of diagnosis of a life-shortening illness. The support we offer is tailored to each individual’s needs.

Below is a list of some of the illnesses faced by people who access our care. Find out more about each illness and how we can help in different circumstances.

Motor Neurone Disease
Cancer
Advanced Multiple Sclerosis
Advanced Parkinson’s
End-stage heart failure
End-stage kidney failure
Dementia
Lung disease (e.g. COPD)

Please note that this list is not exhaustive, but it highlights some of the more common illnesses that we see. If you have a life-shortening or life-limiting condition but you are not sure if you can access hospice care, call our First Contact team for more information.