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Palliative care at home
Compassionate support at home
Palliative Care at Home
Personal care, companionship and practical support that can help a person remain at home alongside the medical and nursing care provided by their GP, community, hospice or palliative care teams.
- Care centred on comfort, dignity and personal wishes
- Support for daily routines, meals and personal care
- Coordination with family and healthcare professionals involved in the care plan
Understanding palliative care
What is home palliative care?
Palliative care supports people living with a serious or life-limiting illness. At home, health professionals may provide nursing, symptom management and clinical care, while a home care provider can support personal care, everyday routines, meals, companionship and practical needs.
Safehands works within the agreed care plan and alongside the professionals already involved. We do not replace a person’s GP, district nurse, hospice or specialist palliative care team.
NHS guidance: end-of-life and hospice care can often be provided at home, with support coordinated through the person’s GP and community services. Read NHS guidance →
Palliative treatment in your home
What support can palliative home care include?
The exact support depends on assessment, the person’s wishes and the wider clinical plan.
Personal care
Respectful help with washing, dressing, toileting, continence routines and repositioning where included in the plan.
Medication support
Prompts or agreed medication support in line with the care plan, policies and the carer’s training. Clinical medication decisions remain with healthcare professionals.
Comfort & companionship
Reassurance, emotional support, meals, hydration, light household help and a calm presence for the person and family.
- Meal preparation
- Mobility support
- Light housekeeping
- Shopping and errands
- Pet care where agreed
- Communication with the care team
Care options at home
Palliative care alternatives available at home
Live-in care
A carer lives in the home and provides ongoing day-to-day support around agreed routines and needs.
Community & visiting services
GPs, district nurses, community palliative care teams and hospices may provide clinical or specialist support alongside home care.
Respite care
Short-term live-in support can give family carers a planned break while maintaining continuity at home.
The benefits of receiving palliative support at home
For people who wish to remain at home, familiar surroundings can make it easier to stay close to family, personal possessions and established routines. A live-in carer can provide practical continuity while specialist healthcare professionals manage clinical needs.
How quickly can care be arranged?
Timescales depend on the assessment, care requirements, location and suitable carer availability. If care is needed urgently, tell our team when you call so we can explain what may be possible and coordinate with the professionals involved.
Who provides palliative home care?
Palliative care is usually a team effort. Depending on the person’s needs, this may include their GP, community or palliative care nurses, hospice staff, therapists, social care staff and family. Safehands carers provide the personal and practical support within our agreed scope of care.
How do I arrange palliative care at home?
Contact us to discuss the person’s current situation, what support is already in place and what help is needed at home. We will arrange an assessment and agree a care plan before starting support.
Related care
Explore related care services and guides
Useful information for families planning support at home alongside palliative care.
Live-In Care Services
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Care After Hospital Discharge
Plan practical support for a safe transition home.
Care Cost & Funding
Understand care fees and possible funding routes.
Related care information
Explore related support
Useful pages for families planning care at home around changing or advanced needs.
Live-In Care Services
Managed one-to-one care in the person’s own home.
Care After Hospital Discharge
Support for the transition home after treatment or admission.
Respite Care at Home
Short-term care that can support families and regular carers.
Our Live-In Carers
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Care Cost & Funding
Understand fees and possible funding routes.
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