Relationship-led and supportive Palliative Care in Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham & Dagenham 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
In Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham & Dagenham, palliative care provides essential support for individuals facing serious illness, bringing compassion and professionalism to those who need it most. With a wealth of collective experience and an “Outstanding” CQC rating, our dedicated Home Instead team is fully equipped to provide high-quality, compassionate care at home. We work closely with families, ensuring each care plan addresses specific needs—be it pain management, emotional support, or personal care—allowing clients to live as comfortably and independently as possible. This empathetic, tailored approach is invaluable to our local community.
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Choosing palliative care at home allows residents of Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham, & Dagenham to receive specialised support without leaving their familiar surroundings. Our Home Instead service helps ease the challenges of illness by focusing on each person’s unique needs, providing physical and emotional relief. With trusted Care Professionals who are well-acquainted with local resources and support networks, we ensure continuity of care and a supportive environment tailored to the preferences of each client. Home care not only maintains comfort but also helps individuals feel truly valued, surrounded by the people and places they cherish.
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.
Our palliative care at home service in Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham & Dagenham provides essential support for managing complex needs, from medication management to personal care and companionship. Care plans are adapted to individual needs, whether it’s regular appointments at Queen’s Hospital or assisting with daily activities like a comforting walk in Harrow Lodge Park. We understand that meaningful routines enhance quality of life; one of our clients, supported by their Care Professionals, enjoys weekly visits to a nearby café for cherished time with friends. This sense of continuity strengthens connections to both community and loved ones.
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Our dedicated team at Home Instead Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham & Dagenham is skilled in palliative care, with extensive training in end-of-life care and advanced communication skills. Many have been with us for years, bringing their experience and compassion to each client interaction. Our Care Professionals are driven by a genuine desire to improve lives, offering comfort and companionship when it matters most. They go beyond basic care, providing emotional support to clients and families alike, ensuring dignity and respect are at the forefront. Learn more through our case study blogs highlighting client journeys and Care Professionals insights.
Home Instead Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham & Dagenham actively participates in local initiatives, including our palliative care education sessions and support group meetings. We collaborate with community organisations such as Saint Francis Hospice and the St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch to support clients and families navigating complex care journeys. Additionally, we recommend external resources like the Alzheimer’s Society website and Age UK Havering for further assistance. Our goal is to connect families with a network of support, offering practical advice and reassurance to ensure comprehensive care and comfort for seniors.
FAQs
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Becontree, Dagenham, Emerson Park, Gidea Park, Harold Wood, Hornchurch, Rainham, Rise Park, Romford, Rush Green
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
RM11 2, RM13 8, RM3 7, RM12 6, RM2 5, RM13 9, RM9 4, RM9 5, RM11 3, RM1 4, RM9 6, RM8 3, RM11 1, RM7 0, RM8 2, RM8 1, RM10 8, RM10 9, RM1 3, RM7 7, RM7 9, RM6 6, RM3 0, RM2 6, RM10 7, RM1 2, RM1 1, RM12 5, RM3 8, RM12 4, RM13 7
Home Instead Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham & Dagenham 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 Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham & Dagenham team. If you would like more information about our high quality Palliative Care service, please call us on 01708 989970, or fill out the form below.