Palliative and end of life care at home supports someone with a life-limiting illness to be comfortable in their own home, surrounded by the people and things they love. It supports the family too. We can match you with a CQC-registered agency near you.
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Palliative and end of life care at home
Palliative care focuses on comfort and quality of life for someone whose illness cannot be cured. End of life care is part of this, for the time when someone is nearing the end of their life. Many people want to spend that time at home.
Care workers from a home care agency help with personal care, comfort and daily life, and give families time to simply be together. They work alongside others who may be involved, such as the GP, district nurses and specialist palliative care teams.
The care agency will assess your parent’s needs and agree a care plan, and this will be reviewed often as things change. Clinical decisions stay with the health professionals involved.
“Gentle support at home for someone with a life-limiting illness, and their family.”
Hattie’s short versionEvery care plan is different. These are the things carers most often help with.
Is it right for you?
What usually happens once an agency gets in touch.
Agencies know that time matters here and will usually try to assess quickly. They will talk with your parent and family about wishes, routines and comfort, and will want to know which health professionals are involved.
The care plan sets out what carers will do and how they will work with nurses and the GP. Where possible, the agency will introduce the carers first, and will aim to keep the same small team.
Once care starts, the plan is reviewed often, as needs can change quickly. Tell the agency and the health team straight away if anything changes or if you have worries.
Costs and funding
The cost depends on how much care is needed and whether it includes nights. Our cost guide explains what affects the price, and the calculator helps you estimate it. Care may be paid for from savings, by the council after a needs and financial assessment, or by the NHS in some cases, and people with rapidly worsening conditions may be assessed for NHS Continuing Healthcare quickly. Ask the GP or nurse about this.
Palliative care can start early in a life-limiting illness and focuses on comfort. End of life care is part of palliative care, for the final stage of life.
Many agencies try to respond quickly for end of life care. Tell them it is urgent when you get in touch.
Yes. Care workers support daily care and comfort, and work alongside district nurses, the GP and any specialist teams involved.
In some cases. Someone whose condition is getting worse quickly may be assessed for NHS Continuing Healthcare, so ask the GP or nurse.
Many agencies can provide overnight or live-in support, which can let the family rest. Ask what each agency can offer.
Support at home for people with serious health conditions or specialist needs.
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Care through the night, with a carer who is either awake or sleeps nearby.
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Round-the-clock care at home, from a team on shifts or live-in carers.
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