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Palliative care at home

Supporting people within the communities of Clacton, St Osyth and the Tendring Area

Palliative care helps those suffering from a life-limiting illness to enjoy a good standard of living.



Specialist distinguished carers assist with pain management, provide emotional support and offer practical aid with housework, shopping, cooking and personal care.


Your palliative carer will take a holistic approach to managing the physical and psychological symptoms of your condition. They will provide emotional support for you and your family, helping you to prepare for what is to come in the weeks and months ahead. Above all, they will provide the support and comfort that means so much at such a difficult time in anyone’s life.


You can receive palliative care at any point during your illness and alongside other treatments for as long as it is beneficial to you. Distinguished Homecare can connect you to the right palliative carer.



Is palliative care right for me?



Palliative care can be beneficial at many different points during a life-limiting illness, not just during the last few weeks or months of life. You can choose to begin palliative care earlier in your illness, for example, while you are still receiving other therapies to treat your condition. It is not necessary to go into a hospice in order to receive palliative care; specialist home carers can provide support in the familiar and comfortable surroundings of your own home.


Also known as terminal or end-of-life care, palliative care focuses on ensuring that your loved one is as comfortable as possible by reducing the symptoms of their incurable illness and providing the support, understanding and friendship that is so crucial at this time.



Some of the responsibilities of our specialist palliative carer's include:

Assisting you with end-of-life planning by helping you to organise your finances and provision for the future

Ensuring that all steps are taken to minimise any discomfort or pain

Providing psychological, social and spiritual support to you and your family


Performing household tasks, such as vacuuming, dusting and washing clothes


Assisting you with meal preparation, eating, washing, getting into bed and dressing, should this be necessary

Coordinating your care with the appropriate healthcare professionals, including your GP and community nurses

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Our experienced palliative carers are passionate about helping people feel safe in the familiar environment of their own homes. We can provide as much or as little care as you need and amend your personal care plan whenever necessary to ensure that you’re receiving the right level of support at all times.


Every Distinguished Homecare client receives a personalised care plan tailored to their interests, abilities, history and personality. Our friendly and highly experienced team will take the time to really get to know you and recommend the right approach based on your needs, location and budget.


Our friendly and highly experienced team will take the time to really get to know you and provide a personalised care plan that considers your every need. We go above and beyond to help you enjoy a better quality of life; that’s why a carer from Distinguished Homecare is more than a helper, they are a friend.




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