Palliative Care in Wakefield
Relationship-led and supportive Palliative Care in Wakefield 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 Wakefield Palliative Care team, here to help every step of the way
Palliative and end-of-life care at home allows your loved one to spend their final weeks or months in the place they feel most comfortable, surrounded by familiar things and the people they love. Across Wakefield, Stanley, Crofton and the surrounding area, more families are choosing this option, and for us it’s a true privilege to provide compassionate, dignified support that honours your loved one’s wishes. Our palliative care in Wakefield is tailored to your needs and situation, whether that’s a few hours each day, overnight support, or round-the-clock presence. With our 10 out of 10 rating on homecare.co.uk and recognition as a Top 20 provider in Yorkshire & The Humber for multiple years in a row, families trust us during this precious, difficult time.
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Why Palliative Care may be right for you
Our Care Professionals provide gentle support with personal care, medication management, pain relief, nutrition, and simply being there to offer comfort and companionship. Each visit lasts at least an hour, giving proper unhurried time to help your loved one feel comfortable and cared for with complete dignity. We coordinate closely with local GPs, district nurses, hospice teams and pharmacists across Ossett, Horbury and Featherstone, so everyone involved in care is working together seamlessly. Our Care Professionals can also help arrange visits from family and friends or provide transport to appointments, taking practical pressures off when you need to focus on being together.
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.
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.
The service offered is caring compassionate and flexible. The needs of clients are always a primary consideration. A regular inspection of services informs ongoing improvements in delivery. My parents were able to remain in their home in part as a result of this provision. Thank youNO- Son of a client
The lovely carers at Home Instead have been visiting our Mum since 2019. They have called in twice a day to provide help, companionship and prepare breakfast/lunch for our Mum. Thank you to the team for their professionalism, kindness and support during this time. Excellent job!HL- Daughter of a client
In a challenging environment, the care provided is exactly what we need and my father is really appreciating the relationship he has developed with the care team. There is also a degree of flexibility in the service offered which is very much appreciated.SW- Son of a client
Tailored Palliative Care in Wakefield
Families often tell us how much continuity and trust matter during palliative care – seeing the same familiar faces who treat their loved one with kindness and respect. Michael B thanked the team for “the tremendous service they provided when caring for my elderly mother,” describing staff as “outstanding, making her feel safe and reassured” and noting that his mother “used to look forward to seeing her carers as they engaged with her on her level making her laugh and smile whilst going about their duties.” That ability to bring moments of comfort and even joy during such a difficult time is what we strive to provide for every family.
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Trusted Palliative Care from experienced home care professionals in Wakefield
Egle Azarkova ensures every Care Professional receives specialist end-of-life training delivered in-house by highly trained staff signed off in train the trainer training, covering symptom management, personal care, pain relief, and supporting families through grief and difficult emotions. James Drummond and Elouise Curtis personally oversee palliative care arrangements, maintaining close contact with families and coordinating with local healthcare teams when needs change or symptoms require different management. Our office team is available day or night if you need to talk something through or adjust care plans. Through our care app, families can stay informed about how their loved one is doing without needing to phone constantly.
Additional support and activities in Wakefield
Our community connections across Wakefield mean we can help coordinate the wider support your family needs. We work alongside local GPs, district nursing teams, hospice services and bereavement support groups, ensuring palliative care feels joined-up and compassionate. We’re also connected to local faith communities across Walton, Sandal and Wrenthorpe who can provide spiritual support if that’s important to your loved one.
FAQs
Which towns and postcodes do the Wakefield team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Wakefield, Ossett, Hessle, Featherstone, Horbury, Lupset, Flanshaw, Wrenthorpe, Portobello, Ackworth Moor Top, Altofts, Ryhill, Sandal, Kinsley, Thornes, Alverthorpe, Walton, Durkar, Agbrigg, Sharlston, Newton Hill, Purston Jaglin, Crigglestone, Belle Vue, North Featherstone, Streethouse, Horbury Bridge, Chapelthorpe, Low Ackworth, Painthorpe, Calder Grove, Kirkhamgate, High Ackworth, Newmillerdam, New Sharlston, Great Cliff, Ackton, Woolley, Kirkthorpe, Notton, Heath, Moorhouse, Windmill Hill, Wragby, Warmfield, Outwood, Eastmoor, Newstead, Kettlethorpe, Wintersett, Foulby, Stanley, Gawthorpe, Crofton, Cold Hiendley, Goosehill, Belle Isle, West Hardwick, Hall Green, Normanton, Stanley Ferry, Sandal Magna, Pinders Heath, Bottomboat, Havercroft, Snydale, New Crofton, Sharlston Common, Nostell, Fitzwilliam, Hollingthorpe
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
WF7 7, WF3 4, WF2 9, WF5 0, WF1 1, WF4 5, WF5 9, WF4 3, WF7 5, WF2 8, WF2 0, WF6 1, WF7 6, WF5 8, WF4 6, WF9 5, WF1 4, WF1 2, WF1 5, WF1 3, WF2 6, WF4 1, WF4 2, WF2 7, WF6 2
Is Home Instead Wakefield a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Wakefield 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 Wakefield team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Wakefield 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 01924 565330, or fill out the form below.
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