What is palliative care?
Palliative care in the comfort of your own home
We provide the following palliative care services:
Assessing care needs
Supporting families
Home reviews
Comfort management
Collaboration
Complex care support
Holistic approach
Quality care
Who we support with palliative care
Private individuals
- People diagnosed with a life-limiting illness
- Their loved ones who care for them
Public sector
- NHS trusts
- Health Service Executive (HSE)
- Local authorities
Case study – Supporting a patient and their family with palliative care at home
Types of palliative care at home
How do I arrange palliative care?
- Speak to our team via phone or email at anytime
- Complete a needs assessment free of charge
- Find a qualified carer for tailored live-in or visiting support
Why choose palliative care at home?
Familiar environment that can be adapted to patients’ needs
More cost-effective option
Patients retain a degree of independence
Access to 24-hour care with on-call carers and live-in care
Supports and promotes long-standing social connections
Families remain part of the care experience
Advanced care facilities and round-the-clock care
Most expensive care option
Unfamiliar and restrictive environment for patients
Restricted visiting times for families and friends
Long waiting lists for patients
Limited privacy for patients
Familiar environment that can be adapted to patients’ needs
More cost-effective option
Patients retain a degree of independence
Access to 24-hour care with on-call carers and live-in care
Supports and promotes long-standing social connections
Families remain part of the care experience
Advanced care facilities and round-the-clock care
Most expensive care option
Unfamiliar and restrictive environment for patients
Restricted visiting times for families and friends
Long waiting lists for patients
Limited privacy for patients
We’re inspected and highly rated by regulators
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Premium care at homePalliative care at home FAQs
Palliative care costs are influenced by the specific type and number of nurses and carers, the care duration, and the time of day the care is provided.
Also, the cost of home-based palliative care considers your unique needs and required equipment. Our team conducts thorough assessments to offer an accurate estimate.
Most palliative care is self-funded by patients, sometimes with the help of local councils who may offer financial support. Note that the cost of palliative care will depend on the type of care you require and the length of time you will need to receive palliative care.
You can choose to use the NHS for your palliative care, but their care is limited. Even though most people opt to pay for their own palliative care, lots of people think that their next of kin must pay.
However, patients could appoint a power of attorney to delegate their finances to, and in this case, they will oversee the finances of the patient.
Palliative care is often split into five stages, starting at diagnosis and going all the way to family support after the person has passed on. A person with a life-limiting illness can have months or even years to live, meaning they could receive palliative care at home for a considerable amount of time.
During our assessment, we will determine your support needs and what palliative care may be best suited to you and your diagnosis.
Palliative care is suited for people with a diagnosis of a life-limiting illness. It provides practical and emotional support in everyday life, allowing family and friends to feel at peace knowing their loved one is well cared for.
Common life-limiting illnesses in palliative care are:
- Cancer
- Kidney failure
- Dementia
- HIV
- Parkinson’s disease
- Cardiovascular disease
- Alzheimer’s disease
The main difference is the location where you will receive your care. Receiving palliative care at home will be in an environment that’s most comfortable for patients staying somewhere familiar. Whereas hospices are specially designed facilities that provide this care for patients who have life-limiting illnesses.
Hospice care is hard to find for most patients as they typically have long waiting times, and they might not have all the relevant treatments for specific conditions as they are mostly funded by charity donations in Scotland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
If you’re considering palliative care at home, it’s important you weigh up your options before deciding which route to take.
Palliative care offers a range of benefits to people diagnosed with a life-limiting illness and their families:
- Improves quality of life
- Considers families whilst patients receive care
- Treatment options are thoroughly discussed, keeping you in control
- Delivers focused mental health support through qualified professionals
- Reduces distressing hospital visits