Journey & Resources
Where are you in the journey?
Choose the step that feels closest. You can change it any time — it simply helps us suggest the right support.
Reflect on how you're doing
A short or longer check-in can point you to support that fits.
Family Reflection Check-InIf your situation has changed
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Help me understand.
Explore information about critical illness, intensive care, recovery, end-of-life care and bereavement. Browse topics at your own pace and return whenever you need to.
Understanding Critical IllnessUnderstanding what critical illness means and why people are cared for in ICU.
- What is critical illness?Content coming soon
- What is Intensive Care?Content coming soon
- Why people are admitted to ICUContent coming soon
- Common ICU treatmentsContent coming soon
- ICU equipment explainedContent coming soon
Life in Intensive CareUnderstanding what you may see, hear and experience while visiting ICU.
- Monitors and alarmsContent coming soon
- Ventilation and breathing supportContent coming soon
- SedationContent coming soon
- DeliriumContent coming soon
- Visiting ICUContent coming soon
- What families commonly experienceContent coming soon
Understanding Your Healthcare TeamHelping families understand who is involved in care and how different healthcare professionals support patients and families throughout the journey.
- ICU teamsContent coming soon
- Ward teamsContent coming soon
- Rehabilitation teamsContent coming soon
- Community teamsContent coming soon
- General Practice (GP)Content coming soon
- Palliative care teamsContent coming soon
- Bereavement servicesContent coming soon
Communication and Decision-MakingSupporting conversations and understanding information.
- Asking questionsContent coming soon
- Understanding updatesContent coming soon
- Family meetingsContent coming soon
- Making sense of complex informationContent coming soon
- Shared decision-makingContent coming soon
Recovery After Critical IllnessWhat happens when someone survives critical illness.
- Leaving ICUContent coming soon
- Ward transferContent coming soon
- Recovery timelinesContent coming soon
- Physical recoveryContent coming soon
- Cognitive recoveryContent coming soon
- Emotional recoveryContent coming soon
- PICSContent coming soon
- PICS-FContent coming soon
Supporting Someone Through RecoveryHelping families understand what recovery may look like.
- ExpectationsContent coming soon
- SetbacksContent coming soon
- Returning homeContent coming soon
- Practical challengesContent coming soon
- Family adjustmentContent coming soon
Practical Information and SupportPractical information and sources of support during the ICU journey.
- Family facilitiesContent coming soon
- Financial supportContent coming soon
- Employment considerationsContent coming soon
- Caring responsibilitiesContent coming soon
- Travel and accommodation informationContent coming soon
- Community servicesContent coming soon
Children & Young PeopleInformation and support for helping children and young people understand, cope with and adjust to critical illness, recovery, end-of-life care and bereavement.
- Content coming soon
Peer SupportLearning from and connecting with the experiences of others who have been through similar situations.
- Family storiesContent coming soon
- Patient storiesContent coming soon
- Recovery storiesContent coming soon
- Bereavement experiencesContent coming soon
- Video storiesContent coming soon
- Lived experience resourcesContent coming soon
End-of-Life CareInformation and support when recovery is unlikely.
- Understanding end-of-life care in ICUContent coming soon
- Family supportContent coming soon
- What to expectContent coming soon
- Saying goodbyeContent coming soon
- Practical informationContent coming soon
BereavementSupport following the death of someone important.
- Immediate next stepsContent coming soon
- Understanding griefContent coming soon
- Family supportContent coming soon
- Sources of supportContent coming soon
- Long-term bereavement resourcesContent coming soon