Palliative care in North Yorkshire
Specialist palliative care for older people in North Yorkshire and surrounding areas
Specialist palliative care across North Yorkshire supports individuals living with life-limiting or complex conditions to remain at home with comfort and respect. For many families in rural villages, market towns and coastal communities, being able to receive expert care at home is particularly important, and our palliative home care service is designed to help older people and their families through difficult and emotional times, wherever they live in the county.
At Carefound Home Care, our compassionate care professionals provide holistic palliative support, including symptom relief, medication support, personal care and emotional reassurance. We collaborate with local GP practices, district nursing teams and community palliative care services across North Yorkshire, from York and Harrogate through to Ripon, Northallerton, Skipton, Richmond, Scarborough and Whitby.
Through personalised care plans, our palliative care across North Yorkshire helps people stay at home, maintaining independence, familiarity and quality of life for as long as possible, with trusted hospital to home care in North Yorkshire providing continuity of care during recovery and transition.
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Why choose Carefound Home Care?
We’ve been providing highly personalised home care for many years, and our care professionals are trained in providing expert palliative care at home. Our tailored service helps people with life-limiting conditions remain at home during their final weeks, months and years, close to those they love most.
Rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC
All of our inspected branches are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), ensuring families receive the best care service available.
Local to you
Your care is managed by our local branch in York ensuring we are able to maintain exceptional levels of support, 24/7. We also recruit our carers locally.
Continuity of care
Unlike an agency, we employ, train and support our professional carers who we match to you. This enables us to give you much better continuity and consistency.
Expertly trained carers
Our carers undergo an extensive recruitment process and complete our leading training programme which includes supporting specialist health conditions.
A fully managed service
We visit and contact our clients and carers regularly, and constantly monitor your care. We also invest in training, supervising, developing and supporting our carers.
Improved health outcomes
We have a proven track record of improving health outcomes including reducing falls, managing signs of deterioration and lowering the risk of hospital admissions.
Begin your home care journey with us
Contact our friendly local team to talk about your home care needs.
What’s included in palliative care in North Yorkshire?
Our specialist palliative care provides you with one-to-one support from a trained care professional, allowing you and your family to make the most of your time together during your journey. Palliative care may include:
Personal care
Our care professionals can help with your personal care needs such as dressing, personal cleanliness, lavatory needs and grooming, all with dignity and discretion.
Symptom management
Working in partnership with health professionals to manage pain and control your symptoms, enabling you to remain comfortable at home.
Managing medications
Our carers are trained in supporting you with managing and administering your medications. They can also collect prescriptions from the pharmacy.
Companionship
Friendly companionship from a trusted care professional, supporting your emotional well-being and providing comfort and reassurance.
Help around the home
As much help as you need with life admin and housekeeping, including preparing meals and ensuring your dietary needs are met.
Mobility support
Our care professionals are trained in providing mobility support, helping you move around safely and comfortably.
Who does palliative care in North Yorkshire benefit?
Palliative care is designed to support people living with a serious or life-limiting illness. It is different from end-of-life care in that it can be offered at any point during an illness, meaning somebody can receive palliative care for many years alongside other types of medical care and support.
Our local, expert care management teams are able to support you with understanding when a palliative care package may be appropriate, and you can also discuss you care needs with your GP. Some examples of who can benefit from palliative care are:
- Diagnosed with a serious life-limiting illness, such as heart failure, COPD, cancer, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and many others
- Experiencing frailty or multiple health issues, requiring help managing daily living and health outcomes
- Transitioning home from hospital, a hospice, or a nursing home, and in need of specialist care to manage symptoms and remain comfortable
- Family members and carers looking for support with caring for a loved one with a specialist condition, including temporary respite care in York to provide a break
How much does palliative care cost in North Yorkshire?
The cost of palliative care depends on the level of support required which can range from an hour a week of care to full-time care instead of moving into a nursing home or hospice. Whether you choose hourly home care or 24-hour live-in care, our trained care professionals will provide you with tailored care to meet your palliative care needs.
Hourly palliative care costs
Hourly palliative care can include anything from a 1 hour care visit through to longer visits or overnight care. Costs vary by location, and your care package will be tailored to your needs.
From £36.50 per hour
Benefits include:
- Care professionals trained in palliative care
- Visits from 1 hour a week depending on your needs
- Remain at home vs. a nursing home or hospice
- Flexible care plan designed around you
- Family closely involved
- Care for any level of need
- Sleepover or waking night care
Live-in palliative care costs
Live-in palliative care can be booked for a minimum of a week and provides you with round-the-clock support at home from a trained live-in care professional.
From £1,750 per week
Benefits include:
- Live-in care professionals trained in palliative care
- 24 hour care from a carer matched to you
- Remain at home vs. a nursing home or hospice
- Weekly support visits to ensure care working well
- Personalised care plan designed around you
- Care for any level of need
- Locally managed 24/7 by our local branch
Meet our North Yorkshire palliative care team
Lorna Miles
Registered Branch Manager
Claire Johnson
Care Manager
Louise Harrison
Recruitment & Community Manager
Dawn Hodges
Senior Care Professional
Contact our local team
We try to make the process of arranging your care as easy and straightforward as possible. Contact our local team today to begin your home care journey.
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