Palliative or End of Life Care
For many people, the greatest comfort in their final stages of life is to remain at home, surrounded by familiarity, family, and friends. A Live-in Carer makes this possible by providing round-the-clock support tailored to your individual needs. Their role goes beyond physical care, ensuring your symptoms are well managed while also supporting your emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Personalised Care at Home
Palliative and End of Life conditions often bring challenges such as fatigue, pain, cognitive changes, or bladder and bowel difficulties. With the expert help of a Live-in Carer—supported by your wider healthcare team—these symptoms can be managed safely in the home you love. Occupational Therapists may suggest useful equipment, and your Carer will be trained and experienced in using mobility aids to keep you safe and comfortable.
The Support a Live-in Carer Can Provide
Personal Care
Care is always given at your pace and in ways you choose. This may include bathing, dressing, or grooming, as well as bed-based support to maintain comfort in later stages. Your Carer will also pay close attention to skin health and mouth care, ensuring you feel dignified and well cared for.
Continence Support
From bathroom assistance to the management of incontinence products, catheters, or stomas, your Carer provides discreet and professional support. They will also monitor any changes and liaise with your GP or Palliative Nurse to keep you comfortable.
Mobility Assistance
As your condition progresses, moving around may become difficult. A Live-in Carer will help you transfer safely, support with hoisting, or gently reposition you in bed to relieve pressure and maintain comfort. Their presence reduces the risk of falls and provides peace of mind for you and your family.
Medication and Pain Management
Carers are fully trained in safe medication administration. They can order and collect prescriptions, remind you when doses are due, and provide gentle support with pain management. They will also work closely with your healthcare team if any adjustments are required.
Home and Environment
Your Carer can manage daily household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and shopping. They also ensure that your immediate environment remains calm and comforting—transforming your room into a peaceful haven where you feel safe and at ease.
Nutrition and Mealtimes
Meals are freshly prepared according to your preferences, with attention to appetite, taste, and dietary needs. As appetite often changes towards the end of life, Carers prepare food that is tempting, manageable, and suited to your wishes. They offer sensitive support at mealtimes, always at your pace.
Emotional Support and Companionship
Sometimes what matters most is simply being present. Carers provide companionship through conversation, shared activities like music or television, or sitting quietly together. Many Carers build close, lasting bonds with the people they support, offering comfort and friendship at a deeply important time.
Support with Pets
Pets bring comfort and calm, especially during Palliative Care. Your Carer can help with feeding, walking, and vet visits, ensuring your much-loved companions continue to be part of daily life.
Connection with Loved Ones
When you feel able, your Carer can accompany you on visits or outings. As circumstances change, they can also coordinate visits from family and friends at home, balancing your comfort with the wishes of your loved ones.
Health and Wellbeing
Your Carer will work as part of the wider care team, accompanying you to appointments if needed and supporting coordination with healthcare professionals. They are sensitive to the emotional challenges that come with End of Life and will be there to listen, understand, and provide reassurance.
Cognitive and Communication Support
If you experience difficulties with memory or communication, your Carer can help you stay connected. They may provide prompts, assist with speech when words are difficult, or help you process important information. Their role is to ensure your voice is always heard and your wishes respected.