End of Life Care Packages in London
Evidence shows that almost all of us would choose to spend our later days in the comfort of our home. At PillarCare we can help this happen.
The end of your life, the way you choose
Everyone deserves to live the last months, weeks and days of their lives the way they choose. At PillarCare our experienced management and care team have helped many people to have a peaceful end to their life in their own home.
Why end of life care at home?
Many people don’t know that they can stay in their own homes, regardless of their healthcare needs, for the rest of their lives.
- 97% of people want to stay in their own home rather than a care home
- Staying in one’s own home means minimum disruption to daily life and routines
- One-to-one companionship offers significant benefits to well-being
- No separation from beloved pets or visiting restrictions for family
- 24/7 Care managers on call 365 days per year
- Dedicated carers provide continuity of care and real friendships can be made
Choosing end-of-life care at home is a deeply personal decision, and it’s understandable to want comfort and familiarity during such a challenging time.
Being at home allows for a sense of peace and control, surrounded by cherished memories and loved ones. It offers a more intimate setting, free from the clinical atmosphere of a hospital, where one can receive care in a familiar environment.
While it’s not without its challenges, the ability to stay in a place filled with warmth and the presence of family can bring a sense of solace and dignity during this final phase of life. It’s a choice made out of love and a desire for a peaceful, personal conclusion to life’s journey.
This is where our end of life care packages can help.
Obligation-free assessment from our care professionals
Your local team of care managers are on call 24/7 to answer your questions and work with you to design a customised plan of care that is right for you.
Unique care
Everyone’s end of life journey is totally unique. Sometimes this comes after a long illness, sometimes after a very recent diagnosis. For our end of life care packages, we work closely with the individual and their loved ones to ensure that the last months, weeks or days of someone’s life are comfortable, dignified and supported.
Changing your lifestyle and having a new person in your home is a big transition. Our experienced care management team and friendly carers do all we can to make this transition a pleasant and positive experience.
Our End of Life Care Packages
Our end of life care packages can involve the provision of day care, night care, live-in care and sometimes a combination of all these options. Often the last few days of somebody’s life require comprehensive 24-hour care. As with all our care packages, our end of life care is led and managed in every detail by our specialist care management team. We work with the service user and, where relevant, their family/loved ones to ensure that their wishes are followed and met right up to the end, and our care management team are here to support families/loved ones after this time.
Our end-of-life care packages designed for home settings offer crucial benefits. They provide comfort in a familiar environment, surrounded by loved ones. These packages ensure personalised medical attention, pain management, and symptom relief, maintaining the patient's comfort.
Being at home fosters intimate connections, meaningful moments, and the creation of lasting memories. Additionally, it eases logistical challenges and stress associated with hospital visits, prioritising the patient's comfort and emotional well-being.
If you or someone you care about would like to speak to us about our end of life care packages please contact us today
"You certainly found up a brilliant person in the carer you sent and he made our Uncle's life a lot happier and our Uncle loved him and we think he went peacefully knowing the carer was with him at the end."
June, service user's niece
Personal care
- Assisting with walking and transferring from bed to wheelchair
- Bathing, dressing and grooming assistance
- Medication reminders
- Safety and fall prevention
- Status reporting to family
- Toileting and incontinence care
Lifestyle support
- Light housekeeping
- Meal preparation and nutrition
- Laundry and change of bed linens
- Grocery shopping and errands
- Transportation to social and recreational activities
- Assistance with light exercise and outdoor activity
"I am comforted in knowing that he received wonderful care in his last years"
Jan, service user's daughter
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is end-of-life care at home?
End-of-life care at home supports someone approaching the end of their life to live as comfortably as possible in familiar surroundings. It focuses on their dignity, wishes and quality of life, while also considering the needs of those close to them.
Support may involve carers, a GP, community nurses and specialist palliative care professionals. It can be needed over days, weeks or months, and sometimes longer.
What is the difference between palliative care and end-of-life care?
Palliative care supports people living with a life-limiting illness by helping manage pain and other symptoms, alongside emotional, practical and spiritual needs. It can begin earlier in an illness and may be provided alongside treatment.
End-of-life care is part of palliative care and focuses on supporting someone as they approach the end of their life.
What support can PillarCare provide at the end of life?
PillarCare can provide personalised help with washing, dressing, toileting, mobility and everyday household tasks, alongside companionship and reassurance.
Care is planned around the person’s needs, preferences and wishes. Depending on the assessment, arrangements may include daytime, overnight or live-in support, or a combination of these.
Any medical or nursing care required should be coordinated with the relevant healthcare professionals.
What are the benefits of receiving end-of-life care at home?
Receiving care at home can allow someone to remain close to loved ones, pets and familiar surroundings. It may also help them maintain personal routines and have more choice over how they spend their time.
The most suitable place for care depends on the person’s wishes, needs and the support available. Home care should be discussed with their healthcare team to establish appropriate arrangements.
Who provides medical and nursing support during end-of-life care at home?
Medical and nursing support may involve your GP, community nurses and a specialist palliative care team. These professionals can assess symptoms, prescribe treatment and provide or arrange appropriate clinical care.
PillarCare’s support with personal care and everyday needs can form part of the wider care arrangements. Before care begins, it is important to agree who is responsible for medication support, nursing tasks and responding to changes in symptoms.
Can you provide overnight or 24-hour end-of-life care?
Yes, PillarCare offers overnight care and 24-hour waking care, depending on the support required.
A live-in carer needs adequate rest, so frequent overnight assistance may require additional night care. Where continuous waking support is needed, care is provided by a dedicated team rather than one live-in carer.
Our assessment helps establish suitable daytime and overnight arrangements.
How much does end-of-life care at home cost?
The cost of PillarCare’s support depends on the level of care required, the hours involved and whether daytime, overnight or live-in arrangements are needed.
We begin with an assessment to understand your circumstances and discuss a suitable care package. Our team can explain the proposed fees and what is included before care begins.
Contact us to discuss your requirements and request a personalised quote.
How do I arrange end-of-life care with PillarCare?
Contact our team to discuss the support required, your preferred arrangements and any existing care from healthcare professionals.
We can arrange an obligation-free assessment to understand the person’s needs, routines and wishes, involving loved ones where appropriate. We will then discuss suitable options, proposed costs and the next steps.
If support is needed urgently, please tell us when you enquire so we can confirm availability and a realistic start date.
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