My partner has been given a few weeks to live. He is in pain and obviously frightened but in denial about the prognosis. Pain control has been difficult but after a second spell in hospital this seems to be under control for a while although we know it will get worse again. I am very much alone and the day to day care is becoming too much for me both physically and mentally. As we live in a country area medical back up at home is difficult. The palliative care team have suggested a nursing home and although he initially agreed he is now refusing but says one thing to me and a different thing to them. I am at my wits end as I am not in great health myself at present. I have family but they live long distances away and everyone also has their own lives and commitments.