What is Palliative Care?
Home Care in Greenwich and Full Time Carers in Lambeth
Here at Palliative Care Services we believe that Palliative Care is none other than a proactive approach to relieve an individual of distress during their most difficult of times. Palliative care approaches the individual holistically which allows us to meet the physical, practical, social and emotional needs of the individual.
Palliative Cancer Care in Merton, Lambeth and London
Palliative care was originally provided to patients with cancer but during the course of progression Palliative care has now been introduced to a whole range of individuals including those with non-malignant conditions such as:
- Dementia
- Heart Failure
- Huntington's Disease
- Motor Neurone Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Parkinson's Disease
- Renal Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- and more
Palliative Care can be provided at any stage of a life threatening illness and is not limited to the last few days. Palliative care is assigned to improve the quality of life of individuals and families.
Palliative Care is required on many different levels and your carer provided by Palliative Care Services will be able to assist with the care process based on the individual and the families needs.
Palliative Home Care
Palliative Care is essential for terminally ill individuals which:
- relieves pain and various distressing symptoms
- affirms life and regards dying as a normal process
- it will not hasten or postpone death
- offers effective support and companionship
- uses a team approach to live active and caring lifestyles
- will enhance the overall quality of life for the particular individual
Contact Palliative Care Services
Our team of care professionals will be on hand to discuss your palliative care requirements in London. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Palliative Care Services Direct on 020 7483 0212.