Palliative care at home
What is palliative care?
Palliative care is specialised care that focuses on improving the quality of life for people with serious illnesses as they no longer respond to their treatment.
The care focuses on managing symptoms, increasing comfort and prioritising rest so the individual can spend precious time with their loved ones.
Palliative care can help improve the quality of life for people with a range of conditions, including:
- Cancer
- Dementia
- Lung disease
- Alzheimer’s
- Kidney failure
- Parkinson’s disease
- Stroke
- Heart failure
Choosing between end of life or palliative care at home
Whether you are looking to arrange end of life or palliative care at home, Ellea Nursing can support you to receive care like no other.
To help you choose between end of life or palliative care at home, we have specified the key factors of each below to help you make the best decision for yourself, a loved one, or a patient.
Palliative care
When
Palliative care should be considered when the individual has a life-limiting care condition or a chronic illness.
End of life care
When
End of life care is for people in the final stage of their life and need support to make them feel comfortable.
Duration
Palliative care can last for several weeks or months and even a few years, depending on the condition of the person. Following this, they will then transition to the end of life.
Duration
End of life care is for people who are likely to pass away within the next 12 months. The duration of end of life care can last for a few days or several months.
Purpose
Palliative care supports comfort and symptom relief, with the overall goal of improving quality of life.
Purpose
End of life care aims to support people to feel as comfortable as possible until they pass away.
Palliative care
When
Palliative care should be considered when the individual has a life-limiting care condition or a chronic illness.
Duration
Palliative care can last for several weeks or months and even a few years, depending on the condition of the person. Following this, they will then transition to the end of life.
Purpose
Palliative care supports comfort and symptom relief, with the overall goal of improving quality of life.
End of life care
When
End of life care is for people in the final stage of their life and need support to make them feel comfortable.
Duration
End of life care is for people who are likely to pass away within the next 12 months. The duration of end of life care can last for a few days or several months.
Purpose
End of life care aims to support people to feel as comfortable as possible until they pass away.
| Palliative care | End of life care |
|---|---|
| When | When |
| Palliative care should be considered when the individual has a life-limiting care condition or a chronic illness. | End of life care is for people in the final stage of their life and need support to make them feel comfortable. |
| Duration | Duration |
| Palliative care can last for several weeks or months and even a few years, depending on the condition of the person. Following this, they will then transition to the end of life. | End of life care is for people who are likely to pass away within the next 12 months. The duration of end of life care can last for a few days or several months. |
| Purpose | Purpose |
| Palliative care supports comfort and symptom relief, with the overall goal of improving quality of life. | End of life care aims to support people to feel as comfortable as possible until they pass away. |
Benefits of palliative care at home
Palliative care at home with Ellea Nursing supports your loved one during a difficult time to receive specialist support from our expert team.
Our palliative nurses and carers have unparalleled expertise, enabling your loved one to receive world-class care surrounded by family and friends in the place they call home.
✔ Holistic support from professionals you can trust
✔ Specialist pain and symptom management
✔ Seamless care start-up within 24 hours
✔ Flexible and person-centred care plan
✔ Exceptional 5-star customer service every time
✔ Bespoke care delivered with your exact needs in mind
Types of palliative care
At Ellea Nursing, we can support your bespoke care needs and provide the type of palliative care you require, for as long as you need. Whether you’re looking to arrange palliative care at home for yourself, a loved one or a patient, we have the expertise and specialist teams to support you.
Live-in palliative care
Our live-in carers and nurses provide compassionate care day and night. They deliver 24/7 support with your needs in mind, ensuring your care focuses on comfort, discretion and sensitivity.
Respite palliative care
Receiving respite care from our palliative nurses and carers supports you in taking a step back from caring for your loved one. You can focus on spending precious time with them whilst our specialists manage their care.
Emergency palliative care
Chronic illnesses can rapidly change and require urgent support. We have the expertise to set up a package of care within 24 hours, supporting you in arranging holistic palliative home care.
Nurse-led palliative care
Our palliative nurses have the expertise to support complex end of life care packages. Their skills enable them to provide highly bespoke palliative care, no matter how unique the individual’s needs.
When should I consider palliative care?
Knowing when to consider palliative care for someone can be a difficult choice to make.
The decision to move forward with palliative care for yourself, a family member or a patient should be made when they are experiencing progressive or terminal illnesses. This means they require specialist support managing their symptoms to improve their quality of life and help them feel more comfortable.
How quickly can palliative care be arranged?
We offer emergency palliative care at home within 24 hours.
Our teams can set up a bespoke package of care with specialist nurses and carers ready to provide palliative care wherever you call home.
At Ellea Nursing, we understand how quickly long-term or terminal illnesses can change and urgent care is required to enable a comfortable and dignified passing in a familiar environment.
Call us today to arrange end of life or palliative care at home
Get in touch for a confidential consultation today. We can help you choose the best-tailored care solution for you and your family or a patient.
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Fully regulated by the CQC
At Ellea Nursing, our care at home services are fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This ensures every aspect of the care we deliver is aligned with regulatory standards and is regularly reviewed and inspected.
Why choose palliative care at home?
Choosing palliative care at home enables the individual to receive care in familiar surroundings and be with their loved ones.
At Ellea Nursing, we believe home is the best place to receive care. No matter where you call home, we can provide the care you need.
However unique your end of life or palliative home care requirements are, we will work with you to create an entirely bespoke package tailored to your needs and focus on maximising comfort and respecting your wishes.
Holistic care at home from professionals you can trust
Unparalleled clinical governance and quality management
Rapid care at home package start-up within 24 hours
24/7 specialist care and support for as long as you need
Highly bespoke and flexible care plans to support your needs
Expert clinical support from our dedicated teams
Receive holistic care wherever you call home
Remain closer to loved ones during an emotional time
How to arrange private palliative care at home
Our private palliative care at home service enables you, your loved one or a patient to receive end of life or palliative care within 24 hours.
From speaking with our Private Care Liaisons about your specific care requirements to taking you through your care plan, we will provide you with care like no other for as long as you need.
Arrange bespoke care at home with Ellea Nursing today by completing the short form below.
End of life and palliative care at home FAQs
To learn more about end of life and palliative care at home and how Ellea Nursing can support your care requirements, please refer to our frequently asked questions (FAQs) below.
Palliative care at home is a type of care people with terminal illnesses receive in their own home with the support of specialist palliative nurses and carers.
The healthcare professionals delivering the care will focus on reducing discomfort and pain and communicate often with the family to offer guidance during the stages of palliative care.
End of life care at home is provided to people during the remaining weeks or months of their life.
Receiving end of life care at home with Ellea Nursing means our specialist nurses and carers will provide compassionate care and support to enable the individual to feel as comfortable as possible at home so they can pass peacefully and in the most dignified way.
Palliative care is available for cancer patients as soon as they are diagnosed with cancer.
Depending on their preference and condition, the patient may choose to receive palliative cancer care at home, so they can be in a comfortable environment where their family can visit and spend time with them.
Palliative care is provided by many healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, carers and other specialists that are experts in nutrition, physiotherapy and psychology.
In a care at home setting, nurses and carers with specialist palliative experience will provide holistic care and support to the individual.
Palliative care can generally last from several days or weeks to over 12 months. The duration of palliative care is bespoke to each individual and their requirements.
Some people receive palliative care for several years, whereas others may receive palliative care at the end of their life.
To arrange palliative home care with Ellea Nursing, please contact our team today at 0208 167 5288.
No matter how unique your circumstances or palliative care requirements, we’re here to support you wherever you call home.
Palliative care and end of life care have many similarities and are suitable for people with serious illnesses who require support in improving their quality of life.
The key difference between the two types of care is that palliative care is available to patients when they are first diagnosed with a terminal illness. Whereas end of life care is provided to a patient when they are close to the end of life.
Palliative care at home is suitable for anyone requiring support with their care needs as they are no longer able to recover from their illness.
The most common conditions that require palliative care include:
- Motor neurone disease (MND)
- Cardiovascular disease
- Cancer
- Kidney and liver failure
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s
- Heart attacks and strokes
- Parkinson’s disease
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Chronic respiratory diseases
- Multiple sclerosis
Our palliative care expertise at Ellea Nursing is of the highest standards.
Our clinical lead nurse, clinical service lead and head of service are all registered nurses with experience working in a hospice setting. They understand the intricacies of end of life and palliative care and the exact requirements and clinical elements our care packages should include.
They oversee our healthcare professionals to ensure we deliver care like no other to each individual receiving our services.
At Ellea Nursing, our care at home service is entirely bespoke to you and your needs. The cost of care is tailored to the type of care you require, ensuring you experience care like no other in the place you call home.
To discuss our end of life or palliative care at home and how we can support you, please contact our team using the contact details below.
Phone: 0208 167 5288
Email: info@elleanursing.com
The stages of palliative care can be broken down into five parts, each designed to help the individual and their family arrange appropriate support as they transition to end of life care over time.
- 1. Creating a bespoke care plan for the individual requiring palliative care
- 2. Providing palliative care to the individual for as long as they need
- 3. Transitioning from palliative care to the end of life stage
- 4. Supporting the individual to pass peacefully and comfortably in the most dignified way
- 5. Supporting the family to grieve their loved one
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