BackAt home End-of-Life care
We understand that the complexities of end-of-life care can be challenging and emotionally exhausting. Our team is here to help make the process as smooth as possible. You can schedule a consultation with an end-of-life care specialist in a way that’s most convenient for you.
What does end-of-life care at home include?
Choosing end-of-life care at home provides comfort and dignity for those in their final stages of life. Being in a familiar environment, surrounded by personal belongings and memories, can significantly enhance a person’s quality of life. Our personalised care ensures that each individual receives support that closely aligns with their needs and wishes.
A core component of at-home end-of-life care is the profound sense of comfort and familiarity it provides. Our dedicated team of experienced carers and nurses works to ensure that you and your loved ones receive sensitive and compassionate care that prioritises well-being. This approach allows for greater autonomy and dignity for the individual, providing a peaceful and reassuring environment.
Empathy and understanding
We understand that this is an incredibly difficult time. Our team is here to provide compassionate, sensitive care that supports not only your loved one, but your entire family.
Comfort and dignity
Our care is focused on ensuring your loved one is as comfortable as possible. We provide personalised support that honours their wishes, maintains their dignity, and allows them to be in the familiar, peaceful environment of their own home.
Other aspects of our at-home end-of-life care
Personalised care
Our care is completely tailored to each individual, ensuring that their needs, preferences, and wishes are respected and at the forefront of their care plan.
Practical support and expertise
Our experienced nurses and carers are experts in symptom management and pain control. We offer a holistic approach that includes emotional support for families, assistance with daily tasks, and close collaboration with your GP and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care.
Involvement of family and loved ones
Care at home allows family members and loved ones to be more involved, providing crucial emotional support and a sense of togetherness during this sensitive time.
Reduced risks
Compared to a hospice or nursing home, care at home reduces the risk of infections, which is a key benefit for those with a compromised immune system.
Useful resources
For further support and information, there are several trusted organisations and charities that can provide valuable guidance:
Why choose us?
We understand that navigating the end-of-life stages is a sensitive and stressful time. Our dedicated team of experienced nurses and carers are experts in providing compassionate end-of-life care for clients who wish to remain in their own homes. We pride ourselves on offering superior levels of support as and when it is needed, focusing on what matters most: your comfort and wishes.
Specialist expertise and proven results
Our team has a wealth of end-of-life care experience, with a deep understanding of each client’s unique journey. We provide a personalised, holistic care plan that honours the wishes and beliefs of each person. Our extensive medical expertise, combined with years of hands-on experience, ensures the highest quality of care. We are committed to maintaining these high standards, evidenced by our ‘Outstanding’ rating in care from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Tailored care solutions
We are committed to providing a comprehensive end-of-life care plan that incorporates your personal wishes. Our flexible service options are designed to meet your needs, including:
– Visiting care
– Day/night shifts
– 24-hour coverage
Our primary goal is to ensure the comfort of our clients, and we can provide personal care services that include assistance with daily living activities and mobility.
Collaborative and compassionate approach
We believe in a collaborative approach to care. Our highly trained nurses and carers work closely with other healthcare professionals, including Palliative Care Teams, GPs, Macmillan Nurses, and Marie Curie Nurses, to provide a seamless and coordinated experience. Our team is trained to offer compassionate emotional support and advice for clients and their loved ones, helping families navigate this difficult time.
Fully regulated by CQC
As a provider fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Cavendish Homecare sets the benchmark for quality and safety. When choosing care, we always advise checking a provider’s CQC registration and inspection reports, which are publicly available. Our commitment to exceptional care is independently verified through their rigorous inspections, evidenced by our ‘Outstanding’ rating specifically for care and an overall ‘Good’ rating. This gives you complete confidence in our professionalism, compassion, and accountability.
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FAQ
End-of-lifeEnd of life care at home means providing care for an individual diagnosed with a terminal illness. The primary focus of end-of-life care is to relieve any discomfort or distress that the individual may be experiencing. It is suitable for individuals who are approaching the end of life and wish to spend their final moments surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of their own homes. Nurses and carers follow the end-of-life principles which are a caring attitude, relief from pain, care excellence, communication and being a support system for the patients and their family. Social services will supply equipment such as specialist beds which can be arranged promptly when returning home from the hospital. Other equipment which may be required includes a commode and transfer sheets.
It is provided by a team of healthcare professionals, including registered nurses, doctors, district nurses and local hospice teams who help to provide care at home. They work together to support the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the individual and their loved ones.
End-of-life care at home is considered when a person has been given a terminal illness diagnosis or is suffering from a chronic illness that has advanced to its final stages. The decision to pursue home care is made in consultation with healthcare providers, the individual and their family, with the aim of ensuring comfort and support in the familiar environment of their own home.
End-of-life care is dedicated to supporting individuals with advanced, incurable illnesses as they approach the end of life, providing pain and symptom management, along with practical support as they approach the end of life. Palliative care at home on the other hand aims to enhance the quality of life for clients and their families facing life-threatening illnesses.
Spiritual support at end of life helps individuals and their loved ones find meaning, strength, and peace during the challenging time. It addresses each individual’s emotional and spiritual needs, tailored to personal beliefs and values, highlighting the importance of spiritual support at end of life. This support can come from family, friends, or structured resources, and involves open conversations to manage feelings and explore sources of hope and comfort.
In the last hours and days of life, the question of ‘what are end-of-life signs’ are usually asked. Often, people become more drowsy and spend more time sleeping. Loss of appetite, difficulty swallowing, irregular and noisy breathing are also some signs of end of life. Some people may develop a rash which can disrupt sleep. These changes are natural, and the medical team will aim to ensure comfort during this time and answer any questions you may have.
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The enquiry process - What to expect
Initial Enquiry
An initial enquiry is taken when you call on behalf of yourself or someone else. An initial enquiry can be via a phone call, submitting a contact form or an email. Your enquiry is then picked up by the office team who will gather the information and pass it through to one of our nurse managers.
Call Back from Nurse Manager
One of the experienced nurse managers will give you a call back to discuss the needs in more detail and to provide their expert recommendation on the care that may be required. They will then discuss with you, what Cavendish Homecare may be able to provide, what the cost is and what timescale we would be able to commence your care.
Selection of Staff
Once an initial agreement is established, the nursing manager will start working with the bookings team to determine the most suitable nurse and/or carer are best matched with your needs.
Initial Agreement
Following the tailored care recommendation and the selection of staff. We ensure you (the client) are happy with the proposed course of action and the care is able to commence. In some cases, an assessment visit may be required and this will be undertaken by one of our nurse managers.
Active Client
You will begin receiving outstanding homecare from our team, tailored to your needs. Your care plan will be under constant review to ensure the correct level of care is addressing your needs and being provided at all times.
An initial enquiry is taken when you call on behalf of yourself or someone else. An initial enquiry can be via a phone call, submitting a contact form or an email. Your enquiry is then picked up by the office team who will gather the information and pass it through to one of our nurse managers.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
This is why we do,
what we do.
She loved her nurses.
“Thank you so much for all you have done. She loved her nurses.”
Nurse M is just fantastic
Nurse M is just fantastic – we are so pleased to have her and she is looking after my mum with such great care.
Thank you so much
Thank you so much for all you did in this very distressing time. Having your nurses there to comfort and advise was a great help.
