Macmillan nurses when a person is terminal

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Hi All, I hope everyone is doing as well as they can. Could someone please explain what to expect having a Macmillan nurse. The reason I ask is someone I know is caring at home for their husband who has lung and brain cancer, she Does have carers coming in and family are also helping were they can. If she accepts having a Macmillan nurse what does this mean? Will the nurse be in their home the whole day? If so what type of duties woukd the nurse have or would the nurse just be there at times of need and for emotional support? The lady is struggling a little  especially at night on her own, he is mostly bed ridden now so she is turning him, changing him and his bed. Any advice or information would be very much appreciated. Love and light to you all. X

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    Hi Gally57,

    No simple answer to this, the nursing staff will assess need and as far as resources allow, will tailor support to your friends husband.

    If his prognosis is terminal, may I share from experience, that even if he has a good time left, get in touch with the local hospice. They are brilliant at making sure all the resources available are given to him - it seems that the whole of the NHS and charities jump when hospices contact them.

    Lovely that you are being a friend to the carer, usually overlooked - if you can, send text messages each day, just virtual hugs will make a huge difference.