You will usually be given some time to think about where you would like to be when you die.
The three options are usually:
At home
In a hospice
In hospital
There are some situations where you might not be able to be moved home, or to a hospice, if you need more medical attention than it’s possible to give outside of hospital.
Where you’re cared for and where you die aren’t necessarily the same thing. You might want to be cared for at home, but would rather move into hospital or a hospice for the last stage of your life if you feel more comfortable there.
Sometimes the people close to you may find it difficult to manage your care at home. They might be worried about giving you medication and be concerned about getting things wrong. It’s a good idea to talk to the people you’re close to about where you want to die before you make your choice.