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Palliative Care in Lewisham & Southwark
Relationship-led and supportive Palliative Care in Lewisham & Southwark from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
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The Lewisham & Southwark Palliative Care team, here to help every step of the way
Each palliative care journey is unique, which is why our support adapts to your family’s specific needs. Our one-hour minimum visits can extend to overnight care or several hours daily, always provided by consistent Care Professionals who become trusted companions. We work closely with district nurses, GPs, and palliative care teams across Lewisham and Southwark to ensure seamless support. Whether it’s managing symptoms, providing personal care, or offering emotional support, our Care Professionals take time to understand what brings comfort to your loved one.
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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 a unique mix of services to meet your needs.
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.
Home Instead provide first class care. My care professionals are patient, kind and very reliable. I am very happy with the service they provide.
Paul, Client
As I got older, I realised that this service had made me happy in my own home.
Elisie, Client
Tailored Palliative Care in Lewisham & Southwark
The trust families place in us during this precious time is a privilege we deeply honour. As shared on homecare.co.uk, one family member reflected: “All the carers I have met, meet everything I expected in their care,” while another noted how their Care Professional showed “such warmth and big heart, that touched and brought comfort.” These testimonials reflect our commitment to providing gentle, dignified support that brings peace of mind to both client and family during this sensitive journey.
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Our local team approaches end-of-life care with profound respect and understanding. It’s an honour to support families through this journey, and our Care Professionals receive specialised training in palliative care, pain management, and emotional support. They understand that small gestures often bring the greatest comfort – whether that’s reading a favourite book, playing cherished music, or simply holding a client’s hand for reassurance. Our care team collaborates closely with district nurses and palliative specialists, ensuring your loved one receives coordinated, compassionate care that maintains their dignity and comfort at every stage.
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Through our partnerships with local faith groups and cultural organisations, we ensure spiritual and cultural needs are met with understanding and respect. Our team regularly participates in specialised palliative care training alongside local healthcare professionals, keeping our knowledge current and our approach aligned with best practices. This coordinated approach, combined with our strong local presence, means families have access to reliable, joined-up support throughout their loved one’s journey.
FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the Lewisham & Southwark team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Peckham, Camberwell, Catford, Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, Mottingham, Lewisham, New Cross Gate, Hither Green, New Eltham, Grove Park, Kennington, Nunhead, Horn Park, Ladywell, Brockley, Walworth, Southend, Coldharbour, Deptford, New Cross, Chinbrook, Old Kent Road, Catford South, Elephant and Castle
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
SE16 2, SE8 3, SE1 2, SE16 6, SE8 5, SE17 3, SE6 1, SE9 3, SE15 3, SE6 3, SE13 6, SE16 5, SE15 4, SE13 5, SE16 7, SE1 4, SE15 5, SE14 6, SE15 6, SE4 2, SE16 4, SE12 0, SE17 2, SE15 1, SE9 4, SE17 1, SE13 7, SE4 1, SE5 0, SE16 3, SE1 3, SE1 5, SE6 2, SE14 5, SE1 6, SE6 4, SE5 7, SE15 2, SE12 9, SE8 4, SE11 4
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead Lewisham & Southwark a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Lewisham & Southwark 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.
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - When is palliative care needed?
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.
- How soon should palliative care begin?
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.
- Is palliative care the same as end of life care?
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.
Discover More - Will palliative care cause me to lose independence?
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.
- Should I continue palliative care after successful treatment?
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.
Reach out and talk to the Lewisham & Southwark team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Lewisham & Southwark team. If you would like more information about our high quality Palliative Care service, please call us on 020 8057 7770, or fill out the form below.
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