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a number required. Additional certified copies can be obtained after the registration at no extra cost. These can be applied for online or via the telephone on a secure website from the registration service responsible for the registration of the death. Things to think about As your register…

It can be difficult to pick up the pieces after a long period of caring. Here are some issues you might want to think about in terms of moving on. Having a break You may be relieved when your caring role stops and this can make you feel guilty. This is a normal reaction. You may also feel unwell, as you are coping with grief and physical exhaustion from your caring role. There also may be health issues that you have ignored for some while. You may have some immediate practical issues to deal with, so it is important to give yourself the space and time for a much needed rest and to adjust without rushing into making any significant decisions about how you fill your time in the future. You could consider taking a short break somewhere to recuperate. Talk to your GP, who may be able to give you a GP Carers Break Payment to help cover the cost. You could just do things you enjoy…

at your local hospice or hospital. Alternatively, you may be ready to start or return to paid work. Think about what you would like to do and identify your skills and areas of interest. Then think about what jobs might match those skills and interests. Take a look at The National Careers Service to get…

You may be able to get extra state pension payments from your husband, wife, or civil partner’s state pension or NI contributions. You need to be over state pension age to claim extra payments, and what you get and how you claim will depend on whether you reached state pension age before or after 6 April 2016. Contact the pension service to find out what you can claim. Telephone: 0800 731 7898, Textphone: 0800 731 7339 NGT text relay (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 731 7898​​ You may get a private pension from your husband, wife, or civil partner’s workplace, personal or stakeholder pension – it will depend on the pension scheme. Contact the pension scheme to find out. Note you will have to pay tax on those payments if the pension provider does not pay it for you. You may be able to get a war widow’s or widower’s pension if your husband, wife…

The person you care for may have spiritual needs that are just as important as their physical needs. These may not be religious concerns as such but might include finding meaning in one’s life and ending disagreements with others. The person might find peace by resolving unsettled issues with friends or family. Visits from a social care worker or counsellor may help with this. However, the person you care for may find comfort in their faith. Praying, talking with someone from one’s religious community (such as a minister, priest, rabbi, or imam), reading religious texts, or listening to religious music may bring comfort. An outline of spiritual and religious practices (PDF) relating to end of life care and different faiths. Things to think about Talk to the person about the importance of your relationship with them. If caring for a parent you may want to share how they have…

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Talking to children about a family member who is unwell and not able to get better from an illness is never an easy task. As parents, we naturally want to protect our children from emotional pain and suffering. This natural parental urge can be difficult to balance with the desire, to be honest and upfront about harsh realities, such as talking about death and dying. Telling children in advance about the potential death of a family member or friend is beneficial because it: Creates an environment of open and honest communication Enables children to get factual information from you… Allows time to put additional support systems in place, such as school counsellors and grief programmes, where available Enables children to grieve with the adults in their lives, instead of alone and from the sidelines. You and other family members can help children understand that their emotions…