Palliative Care in Shoreham, Petts Wood and Longfield
Relationship-led and supportive Palliative Care in Shoreham, Petts Wood and Longfield 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
The Shoreham, Petts Wood and Longfield Palliative Care team, here to help every step of the way
Palliative care is about comfort, dignity, and making every moment count. At Home Instead Shoreham, Petts Wood & Longfield, we support individuals and their families through the final stages of life with compassion and sensitivity. Many people wish to remain in their own home, surrounded by memories, loved ones, and the familiarity of everyday life. Our Care Professionals offer unhurried, one-to-one care that includes personal support, medication reminders, and emotional reassurance. Whether support is needed for days, weeks, or longer, we aim to ease the journey – providing practical help and a steady, calming presence when it’s needed most.
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Why Palliative Care may be right for you
Our palliative care adapts as needs change. Some clients want gentle companionship and a sense of normality, while others require support with personal care, pain relief, or mobility. We work closely with families and health professionals to create a plan that respects wishes, routines, and comfort. Whether it’s preparing a warm meal, helping someone rest more easily, or simply offering a hand to hold, we approach each visit with compassion and professionalism. For families, we provide emotional support and space to step back when needed, helping them be present as loved ones, not carers.
What we do to care for your loved ones
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.
Very friendly and efficient staff and service. Carers are willing to please and bend over backwards to supply meals, companionship, personal care if needed and help with day to day tasks. They are always there to listen and cheer me up on my down days.AM, Client
Home Instead are excellent at what they do. The carers who have looked after my Aunt have been punctual, attentive and caring at all times. Office staff have also been very helpful and easy to contact. We could not have wished for better service.Brian, Nephew of Client
The care companions have been so much more than carers. They’ve become like Dad’s friends, friends who cook, clean and shop but who also sit and chat, really listen and do those little extra special things that make him feel valued. I know Dad has been pleased. For my sisters and me, it’s given us peace of mind to have found an organisation who doesn’t just pay lip service to caring.Sarah, daughter of Client
Our carer is an amazing young woman. We look at her as one of the family, and we couldn’t do without her. On a personal view, she is my only contact with the outside world, (of course we see our family very often) and they think she is a “star”!JB, wife of Client
Tailored Palliative Care in Shoreham, Petts Wood and Longfield
Families often tell us how much our end-of-life support has meant. One client shared: “The carer who attended my wife very quickly became a trusted friend. She treated my wife with dignity and respect right up to the end. One of the things that I liked… was that they did not wear uniforms but always attended in normal dress.”Reviews like this reflect the warmth, humanity, and quiet professionalism that define our care. Whether we’re managing symptoms or offering a listening ear, we aim to bring comfort and honour the unique life of each person we support.
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Trusted Palliative Care from experienced home care professionals in Shoreham, Petts Wood and Longfield
Our Care Professionals receive specialised palliative care training, covering symptom management, end-of-life support, and emotional resilience. Many have experience working alongside district nurses and hospice teams, allowing for a joined-up approach to care. We also offer advanced training in dementia and neurological conditions, tailoring our support to specific medical needs. Every plan is reviewed regularly, and families are kept informed throughout. When emotions are high and details matter, we bring both empathy and precision. It’s care delivered not only with skill, but with deep respect for the individual and their journey.
Additional support and activities in Shoreham, Petts Wood and Longfield
We maintain close links with GPs, district nurses, palliative care teams, and hospices across Shoreham, Petts Wood & Longfield to ensure every layer of support is coordinated. We understand this time can be overwhelming, so we help with everything from managing routines and medications to simply being there for conversation, comfort, or rest. Our local care team is always on hand to adjust plans or provide extra support at short notice. Whether we’re helping for a few hours or providing round-the-clock care, we aim to create space for calm, dignity, and love – because every moment matters.
FAQs
Which towns and postcodes do the Shoreham, Petts Wood and Longfield team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Christchurch, Sidcup, St Mary Cray, Petts Wood, Otford, New Ash Green, West Kingsdown, Borough Green, Foots Cray, South Darenth, Culverstone Green, Hextable, Longfield, Poverest, Meopham, Eynsford, New Barn, Ightham, Crockenhill, Cudham, North Cray, Wrotham, Greatness, Horton Kirby, Halstead, Shoreham, Knockholt Pound, Hartley, St Mary's, Ash, Longfield Hill, Stansted, Oldbury, Priestwood, Knockholt, Hazelwood, Harvel, Heaverham, Fairseat, Hodsoll Street, Fawkham Green, Swanley Village, Romney Street, Clement Street, South Street, Woodlands, Ridley, Twitton, Luddesdown, Swanley, Ramsden, White Oak, St Paul's Cray, Longlands, High Firs, St Mary's Platt, Badger's Mount, Vigo Village, East Hill, Great Cockerhurst, Hockenden, Sutton at Hone, Farningham, Ruxley, Upper Ruxley, Fawkham, Kemsing, West Yoke, Sheepcote, Horns Green, Lett's Green, Meopham Green, David Street, Priestwood Green, Crowdleham, Knockmill, Coombe Hollow, Clarke's Bottom, Cotman's Ash, Upper Hockenden, Kevingtown, Cockmannings
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
DA4 0, TN15 6, BR5 3, TN15 8, DA13 0, DA4 9, TN15 9, DA14 6, TN14 7, BR5 1, BR5 4, DA3 8, BR5 2, DA3 7, TN14 5, TN15 7, DA14 5, BR8 7, BR8 8
Is Home Instead Shoreham, Petts Wood and Longfield a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Shoreham, Petts Wood and Longfield 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.
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.
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 Shoreham, Petts Wood and Longfield team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Shoreham, Petts Wood and Longfield team. If you would like more information about our high quality Palliative Care service, please call us on 01959 546 228, or fill out the form below.
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