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Palliative Care in South Lanarkshire – Lanark
Relationship-led and supportive Palliative Care in South Lanarkshire – Lanark from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
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The South Lanarkshire – Lanark Palliative Care team, here to help every step of the way
In South Lanarkshire, with around 6,000 residents facing life-limiting conditions, Home Instead provides personalised palliative care, allowing clients to remain in the comfort of their own homes. Our team, rated highly by the Care Inspectorate, includes compassionate, qualified professionals trained in symptom management, pain relief, and emotional support. With over 20 years of collective experience, we tailor each care plan to meet unique needs, whether through medication management, personal care, or companionship, ensuring the highest level of dignity, respect, and comfort for clients and their families.
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Palliative care at home in South Lanarkshire offers a dignified, comforting alternative to hospital stays. At Home Instead South Lanarkshire, our dedicated team understands that being at home provides emotional security, surrounded by cherished memories and loved ones. We provide responsive care that adapts to each client’s evolving needs, from symptom management to mobility support, all managed by local Care Professionals who are familiar with the area and its resources, ensuring seamless, localised care that truly supports each client’s well-being and peace of mind.
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 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.
Have found the service to first class. No complaints, staff very friendly. Found the office staff very helpful, with a special mention for the care manager who is very professional.
Thomas C - Nephew
I am delighted with all aspects of the service. I feel Home Instead have really listened to my thoughts and needs and have gone out of their way to ensure it is just what I wanted and needed. The carers are such lovely people and are always on time and a very high standard of care and support.
Margaret M - Client
The companionship service provided to my father is first class. I am very happy with the care he gets, the way he is looked after and the service he receives. The companionship service has delivered everything I was promised.
James C - Son
Home Instead has been totally reliable. The carers have all been lovely and mum very much enjoys their company. She loves her main carers and has a better life because of them. She could not stay at home without the service.
Christine W - Daughter
Tailored Palliative Care in South Lanarkshire – Lanark
Home Instead’s palliative care programme in South Lanarkshire is designed to address the complex needs of those facing serious illnesses. From organising medication schedules to arranging transport to nearby health appointments at places like Douglas Street Surgery in Hamilton, we tailor each care plan for local convenience and comfort. Our Care Professionals even assist clients with maintaining connections to the community by accompanying them on weekly visits to favourite spots, such as Hamilton’s South Park, helping maintain routines and familiarity that bring joy and a sense of normalcy to their lives.
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Get in touch Trusted Palliative Care from experienced home care professionals in South Lanarkshire – Lanark
Home Instead South Lanarkshire’s palliative care team combines extensive training, experience, and local knowledge to provide the highest standard of care. Each team member undergoes specialised palliative care training, focusing on compassionate, symptom-focused support. Their commitment stems from a shared desire to provide meaningful assistance, helping clients maintain dignity and comfort at home. With backgrounds in various health care settings, our team members are passionate about making each day as comfortable as possible for those in their care, drawing on their empathy and dedication to support both clients and their families.
Additional support and activities in South Lanarkshire – Lanark
Our commitment to South Lanarkshire goes beyond in-home care; Home Instead leads local initiatives like dementia support talks and regular Care Professional education events. We collaborate with local organisations, such as South Lanarkshire Care Professionals Network, to ensure clients and families have access to additional resources. We also direct clients to community support, including Hamilton’s palliative care support groups and events, providing not only quality care but also opportunities for social engagement and continued connection to the South Lanarkshire community. Visit our blog to learn more about local resources and upcoming events.
FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the South Lanarkshire – Lanark team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Lanark, Biggar, Carluke, Lesmahagow, Abington, Clyde Valley, New Lanark, Larkhall, Carstairs, Symington
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
ML8 5, ML10 6, ML3 7, G75 9, ML8 4, ML3 6, G75 0, ML12 6, ML11 9, ML11 8, ML3 9, ML11 7, ML9 2, ML9 1, ML3 0, ML3 8, ML9 3, ML11 0
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead South Lanarkshire – Lanark a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead South Lanarkshire – Lanark 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 South Lanarkshire – Lanark team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the South Lanarkshire – Lanark team. If you would like to hear what clients say about us please take a peek at our Home Care verified reviews. If you would like more information about our high quality Palliative Care service, please call us on 01555 666474, or fill out the form below.
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