PALLIATIVE CARE
Why Should You Choose Palliative Care?
The Palliative Care support is essential at these very emotional times. It can be hard to meet the needs of a sick relative or friend, being unsure of what care is required. The carers will take on the care role, leaving you to spend quality time with your loved one. They will provide a responsive care service undertaken at all times, with a gentle manner and touch. They will demonstrate consistent monitoring and management of your conditions, which will help meet your evolving needs. Your appointed carer will work alongside medical professionals to ensure comfort and dignity.
With effective carer rotas and regular use of the same carers that you get to know and like, we can offer you this exceptional continuity. Knowing that you are in safe hands will give your loved one’s peace of mind.

What Are The Benefits Of Palliative Care?

Supported Home Living
Palliative Care package will provide you with gentle support and comfort. You will receive a fully comprehensive care package, which includes washing, hoisting and toileting. Often times your appointed carer, will need to work alongside a team of medical professionals to ensure the level of comfort for your loved one.

Personal Care Plan
On carer placement, your personal care plan will be agreed with yourself and loved ones, so that your carer can tailor the plan to your own needs. The carers are not nurses, however will have experience in providing relevant care support working alongside a team of medical professionals.

Confidence
Feel confident in the knowledge that your carer has undergone high level vetting prior to placement, they are all skilled in Live-In Care practices and are insured to work in your home.

Cost Effective Care
Live-In Care is a cost-effective solution to staying at home, rather than living in residential accommodation.

Independence and Fulfilled Life
The carer will provide companionship and support, liaising with family and friends to keep them advised on all aspects of your care. The carer will also undertake the cooking and light household duties.

Peace of Mind
Live-In Care provides you and your loved ones with peace of mind that you are in caring, empathetic and experienced hands, providing you with high-quality responsive care. This is a fully comprehensive Live-In Care package.
What Does The Palliative Care Service Incorporate?

- Toileting help, including incontinence care, commode and catheter usage
- Equipment Usage i.e., Hoisting
- Help with washing, dressing and oral care and/or bed washing and keeping comfortable in bed
- Help with mobility around the house and outside, when possible
- Gentle support and comfort during times of forgetfulness without being patronised
- Medication reminders and ordering of prescriptions
- Helping to arrange social visits and appointments
- Light housework, meal preparation, shopping, home management
- Help with feeding at mealtimes and with fluid intake to maintain hydration
- Privacy for visits from family and friends
- Help with pet care