Palliative Care Banbridge

Explaining Palliative Care in Banbridge

Palliative care is a specialised form of care focused on providing relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of terminal illnesses. Care is provided by specialist doctors and nurses, working alongside our Care Professionals to provide your loved one with comfort, reassurance and support.

We aim to help improve your loved one’s quality of life and support them through the stress of living with a terminal condition.

Read more about what palliative care is and the different types available.

When is Palliative Care needed?

Your loved one can receive palliative care at any stage of their condition, however it’s often recommended straight after the diagnosis of a terminal illness.

Palliative care can be offered alongside additional therapies and treatments and whilst often associated with end-of-life, palliative care doesn’t mean that end-of-life care has started.

You can read more about the difference between palliative care and end-of-life support and find out about the different treatment types available.

What services are included in Palliative Care Banbridge?

If your loved one has decided to stay at home and receive palliative care in their home environment, our Care Professionals will provide them with tailored support that’s bespoke to their needs.

Typically, we offer a range of domiciliary care options, including help with daily tasks, tidying of the home, social activities and medication management. We also provide support with mobility around the home and more specialist health conditions. Receiving palliative care at home helps your loved one maintain a familiar routine whilst navigating a challenging period in their life.

Benefits when choosing Palliative Care in Banbridge

Much like our home care in Banbridge, the palliative care we provide at home offers several benefits that make a difference to the comfort, well-being, and overall quality of life for your loved one:

• Comfort and familiarity: Being at home provides a familiar and comfortable environment for your loved one, which can help reduce stress and anxiety.
• Personalised care: Home-based palliative care allows for highly personalised care plans that we tailor to the specific needs and preferences of your loved one.
• Family support: Family members are more involved in the care process when it happens at home, which can provide emotional support to the whole family.
• Reduced hospital visits: Our home-based palliative care can help reduce the need for frequent hospital visits or admissions, which can be physically and emotionally challenging for you and your loved one.
• Continuity of care: We make sure the same Care Professionals regularly visit your loved one, allowing for better monitoring of symptoms, and ongoing support.

Improved quality of life: Ultimately, the goal of palliative care is to improve the quality of life for your loved one facing a serious illness.

FAQs: Palliative Care Banbridge

At what stage is palliative care offered?

Palliative care is offered at any stage of a terminal condition, however it is often recommended straight after diagnosis.

Does the NHS pay for palliative care?

No matter where your loved one receives palliative care, an assessment from your Social Worker should be completed to determine whether the NHS can fund the cost of care. You can also find out more about the cost of care  and discover the funding options that are available to you.

What are the three levels of palliative care?

The three levels of palliative care include physical, psychological and spiritual elements to provide a holistic and comprehensive level of care to your loved one.