Service • Palliative Care

Palliative Care at Home

Compassionate support that focuses on comfort, dignity and quality of life — delivered at home in partnership with families and (where involved) healthcare professionals. Available in Chatham, Kent, London and UK-wide (subject to availability).

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What is palliative care?

Palliative care is support for people living with a serious illness. The aim is to improve comfort and quality of life by supporting day-to-day wellbeing, routines and dignity. It can be provided alongside medical treatment and may change over time as needs evolve.

Our role: Practical, compassionate home support — working in line with the agreed care plan and professional guidance.

Who palliative care at home is for

Palliative home support may be suitable if someone:

Needs help with daily routines while living with a serious illness
Would benefit from comfort-focused support at home
Has reduced energy, mobility or appetite
Needs reassurance, companionship and calm routines
Has family carers who need extra support or respite

What our palliative home support can include

Support is tailored and agreed in the care plan, based on needs, preferences and comfort.

Comfort & personal care

Washing, dressing and gentle grooming
Comfort positioning support (as agreed)
Respectful toileting support (as agreed)

Meals & hydration support

Encouragement with food and fluids
Meal support aligned to preferences
Creating calm mealtime routines

Daily wellbeing

Gentle support with routine and rest
Reassurance and companionship
Creating a calm, supportive environment

Mobility support

Support moving safely in the home
Assistance as agreed in the plan
Reducing risk with safe routines

Medication prompts

Reminders/prompts (as agreed)
Support aligned to routine
Recording prompts where required

Family & communication

Agreed updates to family (with consent)
Support to reduce carer strain
Respite options (subject to availability)

Important note: Palliative care support at home is tailored. We work alongside family and relevant professionals where involved, and follow the agreed plan to keep care safe and respectful.

How palliative home support works

Initial conversation — share needs, diagnosis context (if you wish), and location
Assessment — routine, comfort needs, mobility, preferences, and family support
Care plan — agreed tasks, visit schedule, communication, and safety considerations
Care begins — with gentle support and regular reviews as needs change

Discuss palliative care

What to prepare for the assessment

To help us support you quickly and safely, it’s helpful to share:

Postcode and preferred start date
Daily routine and comfort preferences
Any mobility considerations and safe moving needs
Key contacts and communication preferences
Any existing care plan guidance (if available)

We will always respect privacy and discuss only what’s needed to plan safe, dignified support.

Palliative Care FAQs

Is palliative care only for end-of-life?

No. Palliative care can support comfort and quality of life at many stages of a serious illness, and can be provided alongside treatment.

Can palliative care be provided at home?

Yes. Many people prefer comfort-focused support at home. We provide practical home support aligned with the care plan and needs.

Do you work with healthcare professionals?

Where appropriate, and with consent, we can align our support with guidance from family and relevant professionals involved in care planning.

What support can family carers receive?

We can provide day-to-day assistance and reassurance that reduces carer strain, and we can discuss respite options (subject to availability).

Do you provide palliative care outside Kent and London?

Yes — we support clients UK-wide (subject to availability). Share your postcode and requirements and we’ll confirm options.