8.1.1
For people who are nearing the end of their life, see NICE's guidelines on:
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Care of dying adults in the last days of life: this includes recommendations on recognising when a person may be in the last days of life, communication and shared decision making.
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End of life care for adults: service delivery: this includes recommendations for service providers on systems to help identify adults who may be at the end of their life, providing information and advanced care planning.
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Care and support of people growing older with learning disabilities: this includes recommendations on accessing end of life care services, person-centred care, and involving families and support networks in end of life care planning.
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End of life care for infants, children and young people with life-limiting conditions: planning and management: this includes recommendations on planning and managing end of life and palliative care for infants, children and young people (aged 0 to 17 years) with life-limiting conditions.