Spire Homecare service

End of Life Care

End of life care focuses on comfort, dignity and emotional support for the person and those close to them. Our aim is to provide calm, compassionate care at home.

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End of Life Care support at home

What this support looks like

Every care plan is agreed with you first. This is what end of life care can cover and how we work together.

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What end of life care may include

  • Personal care and comfort support
  • Help with repositioning and pressure care if agreed
  • Medication support as directed in the care plan
  • Emotional support and companionship
  • Support with food and fluids as appropriate
  • Working alongside nurses, GPs and palliative teams
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What you can expect from us

  • Sensitive and dignified care
  • Respect for wishes, routines and choices
  • Clear communication with family
  • Support from trained care staff
  • Prompt reporting of changes or concerns
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What we ask from you

  • Share key contacts and important care wishes
  • Make medication and equipment accessible
  • Let us know about advance care plans if relevant
  • Provide a quiet, safe space for care
  • Keep us updated if professionals visit
Useful support

Independent organisations that can help

Trusted sources of advice and information alongside your care.

End of Life Care client information guide
Printed information

Prefer this as a printed guide?

The same information is available as an A4 client guide. Open it here, print it, or ask your local office for a copy.

End of Life Care FAQs

What is end of life care at home?

End of life care focuses on comfort, dignity and emotional support for the person and those close to them, providing calm, compassionate care at home.

Do you work with nurses and other professionals?

Yes. Carers work alongside nurses, GPs and palliative teams, with medication support as directed in the care plan and prompt reporting of any changes or concerns.

How are families supported?

With clear communication, emotional support and companionship, and respect for wishes, routines and choices, including advance care plans where relevant.

How do I arrange end of life care?

Contact your local Spire Homecare office to arrange an initial conversation and a personalised care assessment. Support is then planned around your assessed needs, routines and choices.

Talk to us about end of life care

Send a care assessment enquiry and it will be routed to your nearest Spire Homecare office.