For more information

Age UK

Charity formed by the merger of Help the Aged and Age Concern. Some work with older gay men. Information on end-of-life issues may also be helpful to people affected by HIV.

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk

Citizen’s Advice Bureaux

Local offices can be found on the website or in the telephone book.

Website: www.adviceguide.org.uk

Terrence Higgins Trust

Provides information and support to people affected by HIV.

Telephone helpline: 0845 12 21 200

Website: www.tht.org.uk

Macmillan Cancer Support

Information on end-of-life issues may also be helpful to people affected by HIV.

Website: www.macmillan.org.uk

NHS National End of Life Care Programme

Information about most apsects of medical care at the end of life, including advance directives. Resources for the public and professionals.

Website: www.endoflifecare.nhs.uk

Compassion in Dying

Provides information on advance decisions and other end-of-life issues, to the public and professionals. Connected to the campaign group, Dignity in Dying.

Website: www.compassionindying.org.uk

Cruse Bereavement Care

Information and support for bereaved people.

Telephone helpline: 0844 477 9400

Website: www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk

Directgov

Government online information portal.

Website: www.direct.gov.uk

HM Court Service

Information about the probate service.

Website: www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk

Coroner’s Courts Support Service