Who do I turn to for symptom management?

People with life limiting illnesses often have symptoms relating to their illness. In palliative care, we aim to alleviate these as much as possible to allow people to enjoy the best quality of life possible.

If you are struggling with symptoms, your GP can often help manage these. If more specialist help is required, then you can be referred to your local Specialist Palliative Care Team.

Pain is a symptom that people sometimes experience and there are leaflets available (including an easy read version) with more information about some of the strong painkillers that may be used to help.

You can find these additional resources in our Document Library

• Taking strong opioids for pain or other symptoms patient information leaflet
• Strong painkillers Patient information leaflet Easy read version