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End-of-Life &
Paliative Care Services

We strive to fulfil the desire of countless individuals to spend their final days in the comfort of their homes, offering unwavering care and support to facilitate this heartfelt wish.

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Why choose Hygea for End-of-Life care?

Hygea Homecare excels in providing compassionate end-of-life care, focusing on the critical elements of comfort, dignity, and holistic support for patients and their families.

Hygea’s expert carers ensure that each individual receives the highest emotional support tailored to their unique needs. At the core of Hygea’s approach is creating personalised care carefully designed to align with patients’ preferences and medical conditions.

These plans are not static but are continuously adjusted as circumstances change, ensuring that care remains relevant and practical throughout the different stages of the end-of-life journey.

Hygea recognises the profound impact of end-of-life care on families and provides extensive support to help them navigate this challenging period. 

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Why families choose to keep care at home?

At Hygea Homecare, we understand the profound significance of this time and strive to provide a serene and familiar environment for patients and their families.

  • Our care packages are not just standard offerings but are tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs, ensuring comfort and dignity throughout their final days.
  • With a focus on compassionate support, our experienced carers are not just trained to handle the specific challenges associated with end-of-life scenarios but also to provide emotional comfort, making the process as peaceful as possible.

The benefits of end-of-life care at home

Opting for end-of-life care at home ensures comfort and preserves the individual’s autonomy. Our homecare services are designed to respect the wishes of our clients and their families, providing a personalised approach that facilities cannot offer.

Monitoring your loved ones care 24/7

Hygea Homecare provides numerous benefits, including personalised, compassionate support tailored to individuals in end-of-life.

One key advantage is using CareCircle, a digital platform that offers real-time access to a loved one’s care plan and detailed visit records. This technology ensures that families are consistently updated on the care their loved ones receive, enhancing transparency and communication.

With CareCircle, you can easily track care activities, monitor progress, and stay informed about any changes or updates in the care plan. This digital access provides peace of mind and enables families to be actively involved in their loved one’s care, fostering a collaborative approach to managing dementia and ensuring that their needs are met effectively.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Care can be confusing, and sometimes challenging to talk about. We’ve answered some common questions below.

Hygea Homecare offers a range of services, including pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, assistance with daily activities, and companionship. They also provide guidance and support to family members during this time.

Hygea Homecare employs trained caregivers and licensed nurses who work with the patient’s healthcare team to administer medications and other comfort measures. This ensures that pain and symptoms are effectively managed to maintain the patient’s comfort.

Yes, Hygea Homecare offers emotional and spiritual support, including counselling, companionship, and access to resources like chaplains or spiritual advisors if desired. They focus on holistic care to support the patient and family members.

Hygea Homecare provides family support through counseling, education about what to expect, respite care to give family caregivers a break, and bereavement support. This helps families cope with the emotional and practical aspects of end-of-life care.

A Hygea Homecare caregiver provides compassionate, attentive support to meet the patient’s daily needs, including hygiene, mobility, meal preparation, and companionship. They work closely with healthcare providers to ensure consistent and holistic care.

Yes, Hygea Homecare can help coordinate the delivery and setup of necessary medical equipment and supplies, such as hospital beds, oxygen, or mobility aids. They ensure that everything needed for comfort and safety is readily available.

Hygea Homecare can provide flexible care options, including 24/7 support if needed. This allows families to have peace of mind knowing their loved one is cared for around the clock, with caregivers available for both daytime and nighttime needs.

Hygea Homecare works closely with patients and families to understand and honor the patient’s wishes, as outlined in advance directives, living wills, or verbal preferences. They focus on personalised, respectful care that aligns with the patient’s values and goals for their end-of-life journey.

When you’re suffering from a life-limiting illness that can change rapidly, it’s essential to seek help and support.

We offer emergency home care, and in many cases, we can arrange everything in less than 24 hours of getting in touch with us – especially if your situation doesn’t allow for planning.

Our local team will do all they can to facilitate the support you require in the shortest amount of time possible, for assistance please call 0115 648 6630.

Paying for care is managed through a direct debit directly with the client/family. If you are receiving funding through other means such as social services in full or part, you will need to contact your social worker to arrange provisions of care under Hygea Homecare. 

If you or a family member is living with an on-going health condition, it is worth applying for NHS Continuing Healthcare too. If you meet the criteria, this form of funding will cover every penny of your care costs. However, bear in mind that this funding is reserved for complex conditions which may fall out of the scope of what a self-employed carer can provide. 

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