Palliative Care
We provide compassionate, person-centred palliative care in your own home.
Our approach focuses on ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life, supporting both you and your loved ones through this crucial time.
Palliative care is specialised support for people with a terminal illness or advanced, life-limiting condition. Our goal is to help you live as well as possible while supporting your family through the process.
Why choose Hamill Homecare for Palliative Care:
Personal care with dignity:
Maintaining comfort, privacy and personal dignity in all aspects of care
Working alongside healthcare teams:
Collaborating with your medical professionals to ensure co-ordinated support
Emotional support:
Caring for loved ones and family members throughout the journey
Family involvement:
Including family in care decisions and keeping everyone informed throughout
Responsive and adaptable:
Flexible care that adapts to changing needs and circumstances
Comfort-focused care:
Prioritising comfort, pain management, and quality of life
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Care should never be rushed, and we don’t believe in cutting corners. That’s why all our palliative care visits are a minimum of 45 minutes, giving our team the time to support each person properly.
Our rate is from £36 per hour, and that includes thoughtful, unhurried care that focuses on each person’s overall wellbeing – not just a checklist of tasks.
How Palliative Care works
Our palliative care is provided through a co-ordinated, person-centred approach that focuses on your comfort, dignity, and preferences. Care is tailored to your individual needs, including where you want to be cared for and what kind of support you and your family require.
We work closely with your family and healthcare professionals to deliver care that aligns with your wishes. This includes managing symptoms, supporting emotional wellbeing, and offering a peaceful, reassuring presence during this sensitive time.
How do I pay for Palliative Care?
You can arrange for Hamill Homecare to provide overnight care either:
Privately: You will be responsible for all costs
Using SDS Option 2: You are given an assessed budget by the Council and have the freedom to choose your own care company. You may need to pay a ‘top up’ to meet our costs.
What happens next?
Following your initial enquiry and once we have a basic understanding of your needs, our care co-ordinator will visit your home to complete a thorough assessment. This assessment forms the basis of your personalised care plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palliative care?
Palliative care is specialised support for people with a terminal illness or advanced, life-limiting condition. The goal is to ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life, focusing on helping individuals live as well as possible and supporting families through the process.
What are the benefits of receiving Palliative care at home?
Palliative care can reduce anxiety and disorientation, allows family to be present without hospital visiting restrictions, and provides opportunities for meaningful time together.
How is Palliative care planned?
Palliative care planning involves a thorough assessment of your needs, preferences, and wishes. We work closely with you, your family, and healthcare professionals to create a plan that respects your choices and ensures appropriate support is available.
What can families expect during Palliative care?
Families can expect compassionate support not just for their loved one, but for themselves too. We provide guidance, emotional support, and practical assistance to help families navigate this difficult time together.
Is Palliative care available 24 hours a day?
Yes, we can provide round-the-clock support when needed, ensuring care is available whenever required during this important time.
How do we arrange Palliative care services?
Contact us to discuss your needs. Our care co-ordinator will arrange a home visit to assess requirements and create a personalised care plan that reflects your wishes and circumstances.
