To be told that you’re approaching the end of your life, even if you’ve been ill for a long time, can be very upsetting and difficult to come to terms with.

It can be hard to know when to start making plans for the end of life. The progression of a long-term condition like heart failure can be unpredictable, which makes it difficult to know when the time is right.

It’s important to discuss things with your healthcare professional as early as you can. Many routine face-to-face appointments are being cancelled because of coronavirus, so check if your nurse or doctor is running telephone appointments instead.

By discussing things as early as possible, it means you to have time to think about treatment options and preferences and where you’d want to be cared for towards the end of your life. This may help you achieve some peace of mind and a sense of control.

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