Relationship-led and supportive Palliative Care in Hammersmith and Chiswick from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.6
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.6
Palliative and end-of-life care is about much more than medical support, it’s about helping someone spend their final days with dignity, peace, and familiarity. At Home Instead Hammersmith & Chiswick, we provide personalised, compassionate care for clients who wish to remain at home, surrounded by the people and memories that mean most. Guided by our medically trained leadership team and supported by our CQC Outstanding rating, we work closely with families, GPs, and palliative teams to honour personal wishes, spiritual beliefs, and every small detail that brings comfort in this deeply personal time.
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We believe that in life’s most difficult moments, quality of life matters even more. Our one-hour minimum visits mean we never rush and always make time for conversation, warmth, or quiet companionship. From physical care such as repositioning, washing, or managing symptoms, to simply holding someone’s hand and listening to their favourite music, we adapt to what brings peace. Families often tell us that our presence allows them to focus on being a son, daughter, partner, not a full-time carer, and that makes all the difference.
We offer two types of home care: hourly care, where we visit at set times, or live-in care, where a carer resides in the home. Both are overseen by our care management team and delivered by compassionate Care Professionals. Each care package is made up of of a unique mix services to meet your needs.
Companionship care
We carefully match Care Professionals with clients to ensure a meaningful bond is created.
Home help & meal prep
Keeping the home environment clean, safe, and nourishing with home-cooked meals.
Personal care
Assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, always respecting the dignity of your loved one.
Mobility support
Helping your loved one move around their home safely, including transfers and positioning.
Health appointment management
We support you to attend those important health appointments.
Community engagement
We enable you to continue to do the things you enjoy, be it a visit to the garden centre or your local art group.
Transportation
Assistance getting you from A to B, whether it be to go visit a friend or help with your shopping.
Medication management
Ensuring medicines are taken correctly and on time, supporting overall health.
Rosamond, the daughter of a client, shared in her testimonial: “Home Instead supported our mother and then our father, for just under two years, allowing them to spend the final days of Dad’s life together.” Another client’s family member said: “The staff were efficient, punctual, hard-working, friendly and kind. We also had full support from the senior management who were extremely professional.” These words reflect the care we give not just to the individual, but to the whole family, making sure we’re with them every step of the way.
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Our Care Professionals receive advanced training in end-of-life care, including symptom recognition, emotional support, and pain management. They are also trained to work alongside district nurses, GPs, and hospice teams to ensure clinical care is integrated and responsive. Under the guidance of our nurse-led management team, we hold regular care reviews and maintain close communication with families. Our “Mum & Dad” test applies here more than ever – if it isn’t good enough for our own loved ones, it’s not good enough for yours.
We remain by the family’s side through the entire journey and beyond. Whether arranging a spiritual visit, helping coordinate hospice care, or simply being a calm, capable presence in the home, we aim to lift some of the burden during an emotionally difficult time. We also offer grief support and follow-up calls, because our care doesn’t stop when life does. As part of the Hammersmith & Chiswick community, we help clients and families access local support groups, palliative services, and remembrance events. Because we don’t just care, we walk the journey with you.
FAQs
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Fulham, Shepherd's Bush, West Kensington, Chiswick, Grove Park, Hammersmith, Acton, Brook Green, Parson's Green, Ealing, Baron's Court
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
W6 7, W6 8, W12 6, W4 3, W6 0, W14 0, W5 1, W6 9, W5 2, W3 8, W3 0, W4 4, W14 9, W12 9, W6 6, W4 1, W4 5, SW6 5, W3 9, SW6 7, W5 3, W4 2, W3 7, SW6 6, W12 8, SW6 4, W3 6, SW6 3
Home Instead Hammersmith and Chiswick is one of 250 locally owned offices that collectively form Home Instead UK. Together, we care for 16,000 clients, delivering one million hours of home care each month. This unique combination of community-focused local offices and the resources of a national network enables us to provide personalised, relationship-led care while leading research and innovation that is transforming the experience of aging. Our services include companionship care, personal care, specialist care (including dementia, palliative, and Parkinson’s), and live-in care.
Palliative care is an option that your clinical team may suggest if you or a loved one have received a diagnosis of a serious or terminal illness, such as cancer, lung disease or Alzheimer’s. Our Care Professionals can provide support that will alleviate discomfort and stress and allow a better quality of life.
Palliative care can be started at any stage of a serious illness, though it can be recommended to start as early as possible depending on the diagnosis and the treatment required. After finding out what treatments are required you can be easily make an informed decision on when palliative care is needed.
Not necessarily. While palliative care can include end of life care, it is certainly not always the case and can last for a longer period of time. Some people are able to live comfortably for many years while receiving palliative care. The focus is always providing support as you need it to allow you to carry on with your daily life within the limits of your condition.
Our Care Professionals understand that maintaining your control over your daily life is important. Depending on what care you need for your condition you may need help with a few things or more help with a lot of your usual tasks. The level of help required is likely to change over time, but Home Instead will be there to ensure you keep as your independence for as long as possible.
During your illness you may receive successful treatment from your clinical team. Depending on the outcome of this treatment you may no longer require palliative care, however it may be beneficial to continue for a short while. During the recovery process it can be beneficial to you and your loved ones to have some relief from the physical and emotional stress a serious illness can cause.
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Hammersmith and Chiswick team. If you would like more information about our high quality Palliative Care service, please call us on 0208 746 1213, or fill out the form below.