How to recognise that the person is close to passing away
This fact sheet explains how to recognise when someone is close to passing away, including signs like long sleep, difficulty moving, and changes in breathing. It also describes what happens when a person has passed and advises on contacting a doctor for verification. It reassures carers and provides practical guidance.
- Organisation:
- Topic:
- Target audience:
- General, Parents or carers
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- September 2022
- Last reviewed:
- April 2026
Multilingual resources
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Chinese (Simplified) - How to recognise that the person is close to passing away
Chinese (Traditional) - How to recognise that the person is close to passing away
Greek - How to recognise that the person is close to passing away
Hindi - How to recognise that the person is close to passing away
Italian - How to recognise that the person is close to passing away
Punjabi - How to recognise that the person is close to passing away
Spanish - How to recognise that the person is close to passing away
Vietnamese - How to recognise that the person is close to passing away