End of life care is the care and support given to people in their last weeks or final days. People can receive end of life care at home, in a hospice or in hospital, depending on their needs and preferences. Whatever has brought a person to the end of their life, be it a life-limiting condition or old age, end of life care aims to manage pain and other symptoms so they are as comfortable as possible. By helping people and their families to make the choices that are right for them, end of life care offers practical and emotional support at what can be a very difficult time.