End Of Life
Palliative and End of Life Care at Home
When someone is approaching the end of their life, being at home, in familiar surroundings and with the people they love, often matters more than anything else.
How our palliative care supports families
CareLink Direct provides nurse-led palliative and end of life care across Sussex and Surrey, so that this time can be as comfortable, dignified and peaceful as possible.
Nurse led care
Nurse-led care that keeps pain and symptoms as well managed as possible
24/7 Support
Support with personal care, positioning and comfort throughout the day and night
Everyone involved in your care
Coordination with the GP, district nurses and specialist palliative team
Clear communication
Clear communication with the family about what is happening and what to expect
Practical support
Practical support with daily tasks so the family can focus on being together
Respecting wishes
Sensitive, compassionate care that respects the person’s wishes and dignity
Support for everyone involved
Support for the family, not just the person being cared for
What is palliative and end of life care?
Palliative care is a form of specialist care that focuses on improving quality of life for people living with a serious, life-limiting illness. Rather than aiming to cure the condition, palliative care is concerned with relieving symptoms, managing pain, and supporting the emotional and practical needs of the person and their family.
What is end of life care?
End of life care is palliative care at the stage when someone is expected to die within the coming hours, days, weeks or months. It involves ensuring the person is as comfortable as possible, that their wishes are understood and respected, and that the people around them are supported.
Both palliative and end of life care can be provided at home, and for many people this is where they want to be. CareLink Direct works alongside GPs, district nurses, hospice teams and specialist palliative nurses to support people and their families through this time.
When is palliative care at home the right choice?
Palliative care at home is an option when someone has a life-limiting illness and wishes to be cared for at home, either throughout their illness or in their final weeks and days.
Families often consider palliative home care when:
What palliative and end of life care involves
Our palliative care packages are built around the individual’s wishes and clinical needs. They typically include:
Arranging palliative care at home
We know that this is one of the most significant decisions a family makes, and we do not take that lightly. If your loved one has a life-limiting illness and you are thinking about palliative care at home, please contact us. We will listen carefully, take our time, and help you understand what is possible.
We work alongside existing clinical teams and fit around what is already in place. You do not need to start from scratch.
Arranging specialist clinical care at home
We aim to respond quickly and, because we have nurses and trained carers ready, we can often begin care without the long delays that families sometimes experience elsewhere.
Registered for TDDI
“Registered to provide Treatment of Disease, Disorder or Injury (TDDI)”, meaning we are approved to deliver complex clinical care at home for people living with serious illness, disability, or injury.
Locations
Support across Sussex and Surrey
