Advance decision to refuse treatment leaflet Do you want to decide now if there is any treatment you would prefer to refuse in the future? If so, you should consider making an Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment. Expand Download the leaflet about making an advance decision to refuse treatment here.
Befriending service leaflet We know that when you are ill or frail it can sometimes be difficult to get out and about as you did before or to do certain day to day tasks. Download our leaflet about our befriending services to find out how Trinity's Befriending volunteers can help you. Expand Download our befriending service leaflet here.
Bereavement support leaflet This leaflet explains some of the emotions you might be feeling after someone close to you has died and outlines the help and support Trinity can provide. Expand Download the bereavement support leaflet here.
Breathlessness leaflet This leaflet explains the causes and symptoms of breathlessness and gives general advice on how to cope with, and manage, your condition. Expand Download the leaflet on breathlessness here.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) leaflet This leaflet gives you information about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for patients who are known to the Trinity team, as an inpatient or at home. Expand Download the leaflet about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) here.
Community Services booklet Trinity’s community services provide specialist care to you and your family in the comfort of your own home. You are also welcome to attend any of our individual and group activities at Trinity through the outpatients service. Expand Download Trinity's Community Services booklet here.
Corneal and tissue donation leaflet Donating organs, tissue or corneas after death can make a real difference to people who require transplants or treatment for an illness. Expand Download the leaflet about corneal and tissue donation here.
Fluids at the end of life leaflet This leaflet answers some frequently asked questions about fluids and the use of artificial hydration (fluids given by a drip) in advanced illness. Expand Download our fluids at the end of life leaflet here.
Lasting power of attorney leaflet Would you like to appoint somebody to make health care and/or financial decisions on your behalf, should you lack the capacity to make these decisions for yourself in the future? If so, you need to consider setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney. Expand Download the leaflet about lasting power of attorney here.
Managing fatigue leaflet Fatigue is a common symptom of long term illness. It is often described as a constant tiredness that interrupts normal activities and cannot be relieved by rest. Fatigue affects different people in different ways, but can often affect you physically, psychologically and emotionally. Expand Download the leaflet about managing fatigue here.
Spiritual care leaflet This leaflet provides information about spiritual care, how it may help you with your illness and what services are available at Royal Trinity Hospice. Expand Download our spiritual care leaflet here.
Support for you and your family leaflet This leaflet explains how our team can provide support and advice to help you and your family cope with the emotional, physical and financial effects of an advanced illness. Expand Download the helping you and your family leaflet.
Talking to a child about a terminal illness leaflet This leaflet provides some help and advice on how to talk to a child when someone they love has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Expand Download the leaflet about talking to children about a terminal illness here.
Trinity's Community Dementia Service leaflet At Trinity our aim is to ensure that people living with dementia have the same access to specialist palliative and end of life care as people living with other progressive, life-limiting illnesses such as cancer. Expand Download our leaflet about Trinity's Community Dementia Service here.
What happens when a person is dying leaflet This leaflet describes some of the changes that happen when people start to die. It is likely to be a challenging time but Trinity staff are here to answer any concerns or questions you may have about what is happening and why. Please don’t hesitate to ask us. Expand Download the leaflet about what happens when a person is dying here.