Palliative Care
When you are suffering from a life-threatening illness, it can be a painful time for both you and your loved ones.
At Handle with Care (Black Country), we believe that palliative and end of life care should be person centred and that the needs and wishes of the Individual should be recognised and acted upon.
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Our palliative homecare service is designed to support you during this difficult time, making life more comfortable for you and your family/friends. To facilitate this, we will initiate discussions as early as possible to establish your needs, preferences and wishes. We will take into account any specific requirements and wishes that you may have.
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Our palliative care service supports people who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, whether that is terminal or curable, who wish to remain living in the comfort of their own homes.
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Our palliative care services can be provided at all stages of your illness, including pre-diagnosis, diagnosis, treatment, cure, death and bereavement.
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As part of our sensitive palliative care service, we ensure that you are treated as an individual, with every effort made to maintain your dignity and respect. After consultation with you, family members and medical professionals, we will provide you with a personalised care plan that takes into account your care needs, preferences and choices.
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We believe that continuity of care is crucial, which is why we only select a limited number of carers to work with you to ensure they remain familiar with your holistic care needs.
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Our carers receive specialist palliative and end of life training in addition to their regulatory care training to ensure your care experience is person-centred and maintains your dignity.
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The main objective of our service is to achieve the best quality of life for you, and your loved ones. We understand that your family and friends may have strong feelings about your condition and that may make it difficult for you to express your feelings for fear of upsetting them.
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We can help you and your loved ones to discuss your feelings and provide extra support, should your loved ones need to take a break. In addition, we can provide support through periods of bereavement.
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We will work closely with other professionals who may be supporting you and your loved ones.