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At Cavendish Homecare, we understand that navigating the complexities of end of life care can be challenging and emotionally and physically exhausting. Our dedicated team of experienced carers and nurses are experts in providing end of life care for clients with terminal illnesses who want to remain in their own homes. We work to support the client and their families in London and the home counties with sensitive and comforting end-of-life care.
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Why Choose Us?
We understand that navigating the end of life stages can be a sensitive and stressful time. In these times, it is crucial to be surrounded by people who support the client’s wishes and respect the things that matter most to them. Having trustworthy specialist end of life nurses and carers can make a huge difference. The team will work towards providing personalised, holistic care for people at end of life.
Our team of Homecare Managers, Registered Nurses and Carers in London and the home counties, have a wealth of end-of-life care experience and are experts at providing practical and emotional support and care for the client and their families. As one of the leading providers of bespoke end-of-life in the UK we pride ourselves on offering superior levels of support as and when it is needed. Our combined years of experience within the homecare, NHS and private healthcare sectors means we know how to work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the focus remains on what is most important during this difficult time – your comfort.
Expertise in End of Life Care
Cavendish Homecare provides exceptional, high quality care to all our end of life clients. We understand that each client’s end of life journey is different. Thus, all our care plans are tailored to meet the specific needs, wants and beliefs of each person. We strive, where suitable, to honour the expectations of our clients in regard to how they envision their final stages of life. Our team’s extensive medical expertise, combined with years of hands-on experience, enable us to provide the highest quality of care to our clients. Our ongoing training and professional development ensure we remain at the forefront of the best care practices.
We received an ‘Outstanding’ rating in care and an overall ‘Good’ rating, demonstrating our commitment to providing exceptional care while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety in the Care Quality Commission (CQC) report. For more insight into our end of life and palliative care, explore our case studies here.
Our Key End of life Care Services include:
- We are committed to providing a comprehensive end of life care plan incorporating your personal wishes.
- Our team consists of highly trained, skilled Registered Nurses and Carers with clinical end of life expertise, including symptom and side effect management. The team also have specialist knowledge of various, medical conditions and diagnosis.
- We collaboration with other professionals, including Palliative Care Teams, GPs, Macmillan Nurses, and Marie Curie Nurses, providing seamless care.
- Each client’s need are unique. We offer flexible service options, offering visiting care, day/night shifts, or 24-hour coverage.
- One of the primary goals of end of life care is to ensure the comfort of our clients.
- We provide personal care services that can include assistance with daily living activities and mobility.
- Our nurses and carers are trained to offer compassionate emotional support and advice for clients and their loved ones.
- Each care plan will include pain management including medication administration.
- Our team offers guidance and support to families, helping them navigate the emotional challenges of caring for a family member.
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020 3993 7556Benefits of End of Life Care at Home
End of life care at home and being in a familiar environment provides additional comfort, which can significantly enhance quality of life for those in their final stages of life. Familiarity, being surrounded by personal belongings and memories combined with personalised care ensures that each individual will receive care that closely aligns with their needs and wishes. End of life care at home also allows family members and loved ones to be more involved, where suitable, providing additional emotional support. Compared to hospice or nursing homes, care at home reduces the risks of infections and increases flexibility, further contributing to a sense of autonomy and dignity.
Useful Resources
Whether you are looking at end of life care for yourself or your loved ones, the internet can be a daunting place with varying information and resources. Some trusted organisations and charities for information are:
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FAQ's
End 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.
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 takes a holistic and person-centered approach to ensure that the individual’s specific needs are met. The care includes effective pain and symptom management, personal care assistance, emotional and psychological support, spiritual guidance, and bereavement support for the family members. 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.
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. Researching about end of life care can be daunting. Thus, you may find some of our articles such as “when is palliative care recommended” and “when should someone be offered palliative care” helpful.
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. Lost 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
The prospective client or someone acting on their behalf makes an initial enquiry. This can be via a phone call, a call back request or submitting an enquiry form via email. The enquiry is picked up by the office team who will gather the required information and then 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.
The prospective client or someone acting on their behalf makes an initial enquiry. This can be via a phone call, a call back request or submitting an enquiry form via email. The enquiry is picked up by the office team who will gather the required information and then pass it through to one of our nurse managers
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
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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.
