End-of-life care
Compassionate care at home, at the end of life
Most people say they would prefer to be at home at the end of their life. With the right support in place, staying at home can often be possible.
Most people say they would prefer to be at home at the end of their life. With the right support in place, staying at home can often be possible.
Not everyone wants to talk about where they would like to be at the end of their life. For those who do, most say they would prefer to be at home, as long as they are not a burden on their family.
Whether that’s possible depends on many things, such as the progression of illness, the need for symptom control, any complications, the family support available, access to community palliative care services, and whether the right equipment is in place.
With good community support services alongside high-quality live-in care, a person can often stay at home for as long as they wish. The continuity of a live-in care companion can help bring these things together, making that wish more achievable.
There is always a comforting and familiar face close by, day and night.
Yet fewer than a quarter do, and nearly half of people die in hospital, though very few would choose to. Having a care companion present is widely recognised as one of the most important factors in enabling someone to stay at home.
Emotional, spiritual and practical support from a care companion living in the home, so your loved one is never alone.
Your care companion works alongside the community nurses and palliative care teams who provide clinical care.
With round-the-clock support in place, some admissions can be avoided, along with the disruption they bring. If a hospital stay does happen, getting home again is easier and quicker.
Relatives can focus on being with the person, not on tasks, with friends and family around them in familiar surroundings.
We know these conversations are rarely easy. We’ll go at your pace, and move quickly when time matters.
Call or email us. Some situations are urgent, and we’ll move as quickly as needed.
We’ll take time to understand the person, their needs and what matters most to them, and explain the options and costs clearly.
We’ll meet you in person at home to answer any questions and gather the information we need. This helps us match the right care companion, based on personality as well as experience. You’ll be introduced to your care companion before anything is agreed.
Your care companion is there from the first day, and we stay in touch with the family throughout, providing guidance whenever it’s needed.
We help you find the right companion, one who provides peace of mind while supporting independence in a safe, familiar home environment. Our long-standing relationships are with care companions who have proven themselves in providing excellent care, and over 25 years in the sector we’ve developed a highly selective recruitment process.
All our care companions have extensive live-in care experience, from companionship to complex dementia care. They are fully checked and vetted, including Enhanced DBS checks, a full work history, multiple professional references and verified, up-to-date training.
On top of all the mandatory checks, we look for people who are naturally caring and compassionate, and who share our values of trust and integrity.
Yes. Our care companions provide personal care, companionship and support day and night, alongside the community nurses, GPs and palliative care teams who provide the clinical side of care.
We understand that time can matter a great deal, and we’ll move as quickly as needed. Call us as soon as you can, so we have the best chance of finding the right person.
It isn’t always possible, and it depends on many factors. But live-in care can mean someone remains at home for as long as they can, with familiar people and things around them.
Live-in care gives relatives the time and space to be with their loved one, rather than managing tasks, and the reassurance that someone is there through the night.
We’ll listen, and help you understand what’s possible.
Call 01730 624 070Call the team to talk through your situation and needs. We’ll listen, offer guidance, and help you understand your options.
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