Hospice care at home provides comfort, dignity and support during the final stages of life. At Trinity Homecare, we believe that everyone deserves to spend this time in familiar surroundings, cared for with compassion and respect.
Our ‘Outstanding’ rated service has more than 25 years of experience delivering personalised end of life care across the UK. We work closely with families, GPs, district nurses and other healthcare professionals to manage pain, ease symptoms and provide emotional reassurance.
With Trinity Homecare, you and your loved ones can feel confident that expert help is available day and night, while remaining in the place you know and love – your own home.
What is hospice care at home?
Traditionally, hospice care has typically been administered in a specialist facility, away from the comforts of home. Hospice care at home is an alternative to care home hospice environments, allowing individuals to remain in their own homes, surrounded by cherished possessions and loved ones.
When considering the final months, weeks, days, and hours of life, where would you prefer to spend that precious time? In answer to this question, more and more people are now opting for hospice care at home. Avoiding the unnecessary distress and upheaval of moving home, selling up, and relocating to a care home hospice setting is, to many, a preferable option.
What are the benefits of at home hospice care?
There are many advantages to seeking support from hospice and end-of-life care. At this difficult time of life, the comfort of a loved one living with a life-limiting condition is paramount. Receiving the benefits of a hospice from home enables individuals to live out their lives with dignity in familiar surroundings.
The benefits of home care for end of life include:
- Peace of mind for family and friends
- Coordinated care between the carer and healthcare professionals
- One-to-one personalised care
- Round-the-clock care
- Remain in the familiar surroundings of home
- No need to move into a hospice facility
- Retain daily routines
- Compassionate care
- Preserve dignity
- Companionship and someone to talk to
Hospice care at home includes all the advantages of care in a hospice but in the comfortable surroundings of home. For more information about hospice or palliative care, take a look at our palliative care guide.
What does hospice care at home include?
Hospice care at home focuses on comfort, dignity and quality of life during the final stages of illness. At Trinity Homecare, we provide compassionate support not only for the individual but also for their family and loved ones. Our hospice care at home typically includes:
- Home assessment to create a personalised care plan
- Specialist palliative support with healthcare professionals
- Pain and symptom management for comfort and dignity
- 24 hour access to care and clinical advice
- Personal care such as washing, dressing and meal preparation
- Practical help with household tasks and daily routines
- Emotional and spiritual support for clients and families
- Respite care to give loved ones time to rest
Do you have to pay for hospice care?
In general, hospice care does incur a cost. However, the amount you pay will depend on various factors, including the care you need and whether you are eligible for any funding to help pay for care.
At-home hospice care is a type of live-in care, so you can expect similar costs to those of hiring a home carer. The costs of hospice care in a care home facility are similar, but the services offered can differ. With at-home hospice care, you are guaranteed one-to-one personalised care; in a care home, there may be an extra charge on your bill.
For more information on the costs of hospice care and details of funding available, take a look at our financing and funding home care guide.
Why choose Trinity Homecare?
With more than 25 years of experience, our mission is to enrich lives through heartfelt care and support. Our professional teams deliver personalised hospice care at home that helps people live with dignity and comfort.
Choosing Trinity Homecare means:
- A fully regulated service rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission
- Nationally recognised with multiple awards for quality care
- Trusted by families across England for compassionate support
- Handpicked and thoroughly vetted carers matched to your lifestyle and clinical needs
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Hospice care at home provides individuals with life-limiting conditions such as cancer or heart failure with support for the remainder of their lives, all in the comfortable and familiar surroundings of home. At home hospice care or palliative care is designed to alleviate emotional and physical stress experienced by the care receiver and their family during this difficult time.
Trinity Homecare will match your loved one with a hospice carer who meets their needs and preferences to help ensure they can live out their lives in comfort and dignity.
If you would like to learn more about arranging hospice or palliative care for your loved one, get in touch with our friendly and professional care team.
Arranging palliative care at home with Trinity is easy. Just follow these five simple steps:
- Call our care team
- Undergo a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your care needs and arrange a care assessment
- After the assessment, a plan of care is created
- A well-suited carer is found and placed
- Care can be adapted at any time
Frequently Asked Questions
Can hospice care be done at home?
Yes. Hospice care can be provided at home, allowing people to remain in familiar surroundings with loved ones close by.
What is included in hospice care at home?
Hospice care at home includes pain and symptom management, personal care, practical household help, emotional and spiritual support, and respite care for families.
How quickly can hospice care at home be arranged?
In many cases, a carer can be in place within 24 hours following your free assessment.
Does hospice care at home work alongside the NHS?
Yes. Our team often works with GPs, district nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and consistent support.
Do carers provide emotional support as well as physical care?
Yes. Our carers offer companionship, reassurance and emotional support alongside practical help, making sure clients and families feel cared for in every way.
