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We understand that navigating the challenges of palliative care can be overwhelming. Our team is here to help make the process as smooth as possible. You can schedule a consultation with a palliative care specialist in a way that’s most convenient for you.
What does palliative care at home include?
Palliative care at home includes several key components, with a strong focus on pain and symptom management. In addition to this crucial aspect, it also encompasses a patient-centered approach, emotional and psychological support, and family support, all while ensuring the patient’s comfort and well-being. Palliative home care can help manage a wide range of symptoms that may be associated with a serious illness, including fatigue, nausea, constipation, breathlessness and delirium. While it may not be possible to completely eliminate these symptoms, a specialist palliative care team can work towards controlling them at a level that is comfortable for clients.
Palliative care at home aims to enhance the quality of life for clients and their families facing life-threatening illnesses. End-of-life care, in contrast, 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.
Pain and symptom management
A core component of palliative care is the effective management of pain and symptoms. This is crucial for improving a patient’s quality of life. The care team, which may include nurses, doctors, and other specialists, works to address discomfort and distress. This often involves close collaboration with a patient’s GP, district nurse, and specialist palliative care teams to ensure the patient has the most appropriate medication and care plan.
Other aspects of at-home palliative care
Patient-centred approach
Care plans are tailored to each individual’s unique needs and preferences, respecting their wishes and values.
Emotional and psychological support
Care extends beyond physical symptoms to include emotional and psychological support for both the patient and their family.
Family support
The care team provides guidance and support to loved ones, helping them navigate the emotional challenges of caring for a family member.
Maintaining comfort
Caregivers and nurses are dedicated to ensuring the patient’s overall comfort, which includes assistance with positioning, personal care, and oral hygiene.
Why choose us?
Clients who are seeking palliative care at home will receive the very best in holistic care to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life, which can make all the difference during this challenging time. We can support clients living with various diseases and chronic conditions, including cancer, cardiac disease, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Families can be more involved in their loved one’s care and provide not only emotional support but also practical assistance when it is needed most. This offers peace of mind for both the client, family, friends and loved ones.
Our team of carers and nurses are both highly skilled and deeply compassionate. We treat every client with the utmost respect, dignity, and empathy, providing comprehensive care to ensure they receive the holistic support they need.
Swift and seamless care
We can swiftly respond to your care needs if required urgently. We work alongside existing services such as district nurses, palliative care teams and your GP, providing a range of services, including visiting services, day/night support or 24 hour cover. You have complete control over the level of support you receive.
Experienced nurses and carers
Our medical expertise, combined with years of 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.
Proven excellence in care
In the Care Quality Commission (CQC) report, 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.
Adopting best care approaches
We’re proud to be among the first to adopt the Lantern Model, an international model of palliative and end-of-life care. This pioneering nursing care model is nurse-led and totally holistic, centered on the client’s wishes and family involvement.
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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Palliative care is specialised medical care focused on improving quality of life for people living with serious illness. It provides relief from symptoms such as pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea, anxiety, and stress. Palliative care also offers emotional, spiritual, and practical support for patients and their families. It can be provided at any stage of illness and alongside curative or life-prolonging treatments. A dedicated team of doctors, nurses, social workers, and other specialists works together to support the whole person, not just the disease, and to help individuals make care decisions that align with their values and goals.
Palliative care can be offered at any time during a serious illness, from the moment of diagnosis and throughout treatment and recovery. It is appropriate for individuals of any age and at any stage of illness, and it can be provided alongside treatments aimed at curing the illness or extending life.
Someone may benefit from palliative care when symptoms are difficult to manage, when treatment decisions feel overwhelming, or when additional emotional, practical, or family support is needed. Early involvement of palliative care can improve comfort, help clarify goals of care, and support both patients and their loved ones throughout the illness journey.
Palliative care can last for as long as it is needed. Some people receive palliative care for a short period to help manage symptoms or navigate a difficult phase of illness, while others benefit from ongoing support over months or even years. The length of palliative care depends on each person’s individual needs, goals, and condition. Care can be adjusted over time and may continue alongside active treatment, change as needs evolve, or transition to other types of care if appropriate.
In the UK, many receive palliative care at home through NHS‑funded services, which may include visits from GPs, district nurses, and specialist community palliative care teams. These essential elements of care are often available free of charge, depending on the individual’s health needs and eligibility. Those with more complex needs may receive support through NHS Continuing Healthcare or the Fast Track Pathway, which provides rapid access for those approaching the end of life.
Alongside NHS support, hospices and charities also play a major role. They often offer home‑based services funded through a mixture of NHS contributions and charitable donations, ensuring families can access emotional, practical, and specialist clinical support.
Some choose additional private homecare services to tailor support more closely to their routines, preferences, or the level of help they need. This option offers greater flexibility such as longer visits, continuity, or help at specific times of day, while complementing NHS and charitable services when needed.
Palliative care at home provides specialist medical, nursing, and emotional support for people living with serious illness, in the comfort of their own home. The focus is on improving quality of life by managing symptoms such as pain, breathlessness, fatigue, and anxiety, while also supporting emotional, practical, and family needs.
The care is tailored to each individual and may include regular nurse visits, symptom management, medication support, personal care, and coordination with GPs and other healthcare professionals. Palliative homecare can be provided alongside ongoing treatments and adjusted as needs change. Many choose palliative care at home because it offers familiar surroundings, greater comfort, continuity of care, and support that is flexible and responsive, helping individuals remain where they feel safest and most at ease.
No. Palliative care is not the same as end-of-life care, although it can include it. Palliative care focuses on improving quality of life for people living with serious illness and can be provided at any stage of illness, alongside treatments aimed at curing the illness or prolonging life.
End-of-life care is a specific part of palliative care that supports people in the final months, weeks, or days of life. While palliative care may continue into this phase, many people receive palliative care earlier to help manage symptoms, support decision-making, and improve comfort over time.
Palliative care is not a single type of care, but a range of services that can be provided in different settings depending on a person’s needs. The main forms of palliative care include:
Palliative care at home, which supports people in their own homes with symptom management, nursing care, and emotional support.
Hospital-based palliative care, provided by specialist teams within hospitals.
Hospice palliative care, offered in hospices or hospice units, sometimes alongside care at home.
Community palliative care, delivered through GP practices and community nursing team.
End-of-life care, which is a specific form of palliative care for people in the final phase of life.
Many people receive more than one form of palliative care over time, and care can move between settings as needs change. The focus in all forms remains the same: comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
Doctors recommend palliative care as it helps improve quality of life for those living with serious illnesses. It focuses on relieving symptoms such as pain, breathlessness, fatigue, nausea, and anxiety, while also providing emotional and practical support for individuals and their families.
Palliative care can be introduced early and alongside other treatments, helping people cope better with illness, make informed decisions about their care, and feel more supported. It also helps coordinate care between different healthcare professionals, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions and ensuring care aligns with a person’s values, wishes, and goals.
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, whereas hospice care is typically offered in the final months of life.
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.
Proposed 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 Clients
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.
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