What is palliative care?

Palliative care is a specialised form of medical care focused on improving the quality of life for individuals with serious or life-limiting illnesses. It aims to relieve pain, symptoms, and emotional distress, addressing the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.

 

This care can be provided alongside curative treatments or as the main focus when a cure is impossible, ensuring dignity, comfort, and support throughout the illness journey. Palliative care involves a multidisciplinary team approach to meet the unique needs of each individual.

 

Benefits of palliative care

There are many benefits of utilising palliative care, especially for end-of-life patients, to ensure they get the treatment they need from their own homes. See some of the main benefits below:

 

  • Enhances quality of life by managing pain and other distressing symptoms such as fatigue, breathlessness, and nausea.
  • Provides emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, helping them cope with the challenges of serious illness.
  • Facilitates open communication to help patients understand treatment options and make informed decisions aligned with their values and preferences.
  • Reduces hospital visits and unnecessary interventions, focusing on comfort and holistic well-being.
  • Ensures compassionate care that respects the dignity and individuality of each person.

 

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Our palliative care at home

If you have an incurable illness our palliative care service can help you to enjoy a good quality of life for the time you have left. We also provide specialist end of life care at home as an alternative to hospice care.

 

Your wishes, advance decisions, and religious and cultural customs will shape your support. We will work as a team with you, your family and health care team. Pain and symptoms will be monitored carefully to ensure that you are comfortable at all times.

 

You will be supported to spend your final stages at home with family and friends. We will be here for you and your family, practically and emotionally, when you need us.Noble Live-in Care is passionate about helping people to stay in their own home where it is realistic to do so our clients can stay in familiar surroundings, surrounded by their loved ones.

 

Our service is based on three core principles – dignity, comfort and respect.

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When should palliative care be considered? 

Palliative care is usually offered during a terminal diagnosis at any time, partnered with other additional treatments such as medicines and therapy. These measures help to control illnesses to make life as comfortable as possible.

If you have any questions on whether you need palliative care for yourself or a relative or friend, contact our team, who are always available to help you.

 

How can live-in care support you in your home?

Live-in care can support you with personal care, administering medication, managing your pain, meal preparation, household tasks, doctors appointments, mobility support and companionship.

 

If you require palliative care, we will visit you in your home to complete a thorough assessment to understand your needs and requirements. We will share profiles of suitable care workers to help you make an informed decision on the best care worker to suit your needs and then we will arrange for the placement of the care worker as quickly as possible to ensure you get the support you need as soon as you need it.

 

Conditions we care for 

There is a variety of conditions that we cater for with our live-in care services, to make sure each of the patients we care for are well looked after based on their individual medical and personal needs. Explore all of the conditions we care for with our palliative care.

 

 

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Explore more live-in care services 

In addition to our home palliative care, we provide more live-in care services to explore that help to keep patients comfortable and cater to their individual needs and issues. See our other live-in care services below to find the best solution for your loved ones.

 

 

Client stories 

See our client stories and hear from some of the people we have helped with their live-in care needs, and see how we have positively changed their lives.

 

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FAQs

 

How long can you have palliative care at home?

Palliative care at home can be provided for as long as needed, depending on the individual’s condition and preferences. It can range from a few weeks to several months, with ongoing assessments to ensure appropriate care is given.

 

What to do when a palliative care patient dies at home?

When a palliative care patient dies at home, notify the healthcare provider or hospice team to confirm the death and provide guidance. Then, contact the relevant authorities, such as a doctor or funeral home, and follow any legal requirements. Offer support to family members and begin making necessary arrangements.

 

Who gives palliative care at home?

Palliative care at home is typically provided by a team of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, hospice workers, and sometimes social workers or chaplains, who work together to manage symptoms and offer support to both the patient and their family.