End-of-life palliative care, often referred to as ‘supportive care’, is a form of comprehensive care that attends to every aspect of your being. You qualify for this service if you have a terminal illness. Instead of trying to cure your disease, the programme wants to make sure you feel comfortable and supported. Support on a psychological, social, and spiritual level is also a part of end-of-life palliative care. Utilising these strategies in an effort to alleviate the pain of patients and their families.
What Does End of Life Palliative Care Involve?
End of Life Palliative care is available when you first discover that you have a terminal illness. Palliative care takes a holistic approach, caring for the ‘whole’ person.
Acknowledging that someone is dying, respectfully talking with them and their family, including them in decision-making, supporting them and their family, and developing an individualised care plan that includes enough nourishment and water are the five priorities of end of life care.
It depends on your requirements and preferences where you receive end-of-life care. In-home care, care facilities, hospices, and hospitals are all options for receiving end-of-life care. Your right to get high-quality care extends to where you choose to spend your last moments.
Who Provides End of Life Palliative Care
Which health and social care experts will handle your end-of-life care depends on your requirements, preferences, and location. Your family and friends may participate in your end-of-life care in addition to a medical team. Those who provide end of life care include:
- Hospital doctors and nurses
- Your personal GP
- Community or district nurses
- Social care workers
- Specialist palliative care professionals
- Counsellors and therapists
- Chaplains and other spiritual care professionals
- Care home staff
When Should I Get End of Life Palliative Care
When you need it, end-of-life care can begin. It may last a few weeks, months, or perhaps even longer than a year. When a person’s death is anticipated within the next year, it is said that they are reaching the end of their life. It is not always possible to predict this, though. End-of-life care can help people in a variety of scenarios, everybody is different.
Complete Homecare 24
At Complete Homecare 24, we provide a range of services including end of life palliative care services. We aim to ensure that our patients feel seen, and most importantly heard. Every client has a specific tailored care plan, to enable our carers to understand specific needs and standards. To keep up to date, check out our Facebook and Instagram.
