Resources for families of patients with palliative care needs

Useful resources for families of patients with palliative care needs include:

• the CareSearch website
• Carer Gateway—provides a carer advisory service in different languages and access to local carer support including counselling and emergency respite. Telephone 1800 422 737 or see the Carer Gateway website.

For resources for family members who are also carers, see Resources for carers in palliative care.