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End of Life Care

Many people want to die in the comfort and familiarity of their own home, in their own bed and surrounded by their loved ones. However, few people have the experience of caring for someone who is dying and the thought of looking after someone you know and love can be a frightening prospect.

Knowing what to expect when someone nears the end of their life is really important - both for the person who is ill and for their family and friends. Feelings of pain and loss are, of course, unavoidable, but having professional help and support can go a long way in helping prepare for the physical and emotional changes ahead.

Here at Direct Health we are committed to providing flexible, responsive and individually tailored end of life care to people in their own homes. Our Care and Support Workers play a vital role in helping people to approach the end of their life with compassion, dignity and respect whilst receiving care that is focused on their own choices. They are also invaluable to family and friends for much needed support and respite.

“I have a tumour and, at times, the treatment is worse than the illness. I have the same lady to care for me most of the time and this is wonderful in that she provides the help I need and is completely understanding and sensitive to the situation. Thank you.”

We understand that everyone’s needs are different and constantly changing and our care and support services are individually tailored to the needs of the customer and their carers. Our service can also be called upon at short notice to support people to return home from hospital as soon as possible.

Our People

We believe that continuity and consistency in the delivery of end of life care is essential. We have Care and Support Workers available who not only have a thorough understanding of the needs of those who are reaching the end of their life, but also the confidence to deliver the necessary care and support. They possess the right aptitude, tolerance and patience to deal with the challenges involved and have all undertaken specially designed training provided by our in-house training company.

For more information on end of life care, contact your local branch and we can arrange for a no-obligation visit where our representative will discuss your requirements.