End of life care
Our goal is to achieve the best quality of life for you and your family.
Coming to terms with the end of someone’s life is something that some people find very difficult to face.
We understand how difficult and emotional these situations are and aim to give the best quality of life to people and their families by providing holistic, compassionate care for people who are reaching the end of their lives.
End of life care tailored for you
Good end of life care is tailored to the person who needs it. You and the people close to you should be at the centre of decisions about your care. Your wishes are written down as a personalised care plan that can be shared with the people involved in your care now and in the future.
Types of end of life care and support
Personalised care in the last year and months of life will result in a better experience, tailored around what really matters to you and your family
End of life live-in care at home
Receiving end of life care at home from a professional, compassionate live-in care worker avoids the upheaval and stress of moving into hospital or a care home. Helping you live as comfortably as possible in the final weeks and months, maintaining control and dignity in your own home.
End of life home care
If you don’t want, need or have room for live-in end of life care, our home care service means you can stay in familiar surroundings. Our highly experienced and qualified home care team provide fully-managed and regulated, end of life care in your home, tailored to your specific needs. And the number and length of home care visits is entirely flexible.
End of life care in our care and nursing homes
Whichever care or nursing home they’re based in, our compassionate care teams are experienced in providing end of life care, in a sensitive and attentive way. In our nursing homes we have registered nurses on duty round-the-clock who are qualified to provide the same level of care that district nurses do during their visits to our care homes.
Frequently asked questions
End of life care funding is available from the NHS who are committed to providing attentive, high-quality care for those who need it in their final weeks and months. The NHS normally funds end of life care, even if you have significant assets.
Agincare care workers receive extensive end of life care training, specifically designed to maintain the dignity and control of people in their final weeks and months.
Every care plan is different for each person, Agincare care workers will always follow your requirements and preferences, especilaly any religious or cultural beliefs.
Your family will always be involved in your care package and will be involved throughout the process.
Both our care team and care advisors will support you and your family through this difficult time. However, there are some excellent resources such as Marie Curie who provide an emotional support line for families completely free of charge.