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Palliative & End-of-Life Care | MJU Care Services

Compassionate Palliative & End-of-Life Care

Providing comfort, dignity, and support for individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families in the comfort of home.

Understanding Palliative Care

Palliative care focuses on improving quality of life for individuals facing serious illness, managing symptoms, and providing emotional and spiritual support.

Comfort-Focused Care

Our primary goal is to alleviate pain and manage symptoms, ensuring your loved one remains as comfortable and pain-free as possible.

Holistic Support

We address physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, supporting both the individual and their family through challenging times.

Home-Based Care

Receive comprehensive palliative care in the familiar, comfortable surroundings of home, avoiding unnecessary hospital visits.

Our Palliative Care Services

Comprehensive support tailored to individual needs and preferences

Symptom Management

Expert management of pain, nausea, breathlessness, fatigue, and other distressing symptoms

  • Pain assessment & management
  • Medication administration
  • Alternative pain relief methods
  • Regular symptom monitoring

Medical Care Coordination

Liaising with GP, district nurses, and specialist palliative care teams

  • Medication coordination
  • Equipment arrangement
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Clinical communication

Emotional & Psychological Support

Counseling, companionship, and support for emotional wellbeing

  • Active listening
  • Anxiety management
  • Legacy work support
  • Spiritual care

Personal Care & Comfort

Assistance with daily activities while maintaining dignity and comfort

  • Gentle personal care
  • Pressure area care
  • Mouth care
  • Comfort positioning

Nutritional Support

Managing dietary needs and ensuring proper hydration

  • Appetite management
  • Special diet preparation
  • Assistance with feeding
  • Hydration monitoring

Family Support & Respite

Supporting family members and providing respite care

  • Family counseling
  • Respite for caregivers
  • Bereavement support
  • Practical assistance

Conditions We Support

Our palliative care team has expertise in supporting individuals with various life-limiting conditions

Cancer

Advanced Dementia

Motor Neurone Disease

Parkinson's Disease

Heart Failure

Chronic Lung Disease

Advanced Kidney Disease

Multiple Sclerosis

When to Consider Palliative Care

Early referral allows for better symptom management and quality of life

At Diagnosis of Serious Illness

Palliative care can begin alongside curative treatments to manage symptoms and provide support from the outset.

During Treatment

When managing side effects, pain, or emotional distress becomes challenging alongside medical treatments.

When Treatment Goals Change

When focus shifts from cure to comfort, ensuring the best possible quality of life.

End-of-Life Care

Specialist support during the final stages, ensuring comfort, dignity, and peace.

Our Specialist Palliative Care Team

A multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional end-of-life care

Palliative Care Nurses

Specialist nurses trained in symptom management, medication administration, and end-of-life care.

Care Assistants

Compassionate carers providing personal care, companionship, and practical support.

Counsellors

Emotional and psychological support for individuals and family members.

Medical Liaisons

Coordination with NHS services, GPs, and specialist palliative care teams.

Funding Palliative Care

Understanding your options for funding palliative care at home

NHS Continuing Healthcare

For individuals with complex medical needs, NHS Continuing Healthcare may fully fund palliative care at home.

  • Fully funded care package
  • Fast-track assessments available
  • No means testing
  • Coordinated with NHS services

Local Authority Funding

Your local council may contribute to care costs following a needs assessment and financial assessment.

  • Means-tested support
  • Direct payments option
  • Personal budgets
  • Top-up payments available

Private Funding

Self-funding options with flexible payment plans and transparent pricing.

  • No waiting for assessments
  • Flexible care plans
  • Monthly payment options
  • Price-match guarantee

Our care advisors can help you understand funding options and guide you through the application process.

Discuss Funding Options

Palliative Care FAQ

Common questions about palliative care at home

How is palliative care different from end-of-life care?

Palliative care can begin at any stage of a serious illness and can be provided alongside curative treatments. End-of-life care is specifically for people who are likely to die within the next 12 months. Both focus on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Can palliative care be provided at home?

Yes, we provide comprehensive palliative care at home. This includes symptom management, personal care, emotional support, and coordination with medical professionals. Most people prefer to receive care in their own familiar surroundings.

How quickly can palliative care be arranged?

We understand the urgency of palliative care needs. In emergency situations, we can often arrange care within 24 hours. For planned care, we typically require 2-3 days to ensure we match you with the most appropriate specialist carers.

What training do your palliative carers have?

Our palliative care team receives specialist training in pain management, symptom control, communication skills, end-of-life care, and bereavement support. All carers complete regular updates and many have additional qualifications in palliative care.

Can you coordinate with hospital palliative care teams?

Absolutely. We work closely with NHS palliative care teams, community nurses, GPs, and hospice services to ensure seamless, coordinated care. We attend multidisciplinary team meetings and ensure consistent communication between all involved.

Do you provide 24/7 palliative care?

Yes, we offer round-the-clock care for palliative needs. This can include live-in care, overnight care, or flexible visiting care depending on individual requirements. We ensure someone is always available to respond to changing needs.