Palliative and end of life care at home helps someone with a life-limiting illness stay comfortable in their own home, surrounded by family. A Pinnacle live-in carer supports personal care, comfort, meals and company, and works alongside the GP, district nurses and hospice team, who stay responsible for medical and nursing care. We provide live-in palliative care in Chester and Cheshire West.
Whether it is 24-hour Live-in care, day care or a short-term respite service, Pinnacle Carings palliative service is here to provide compassionate care and support during such a difficult time. Our aim is always to support those at the end of life with their Physical, Social, Emotional and Spiritual needs to achieve the most dignified possible outcome. All our carers are qualified to manage and administer medications and support with many complex medical interventions.
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Why choose daily care?
Around-the-clock care allows your loved one to remain in his or her home, while ensuring safety and promoting optimal well-being. In addition, caregivers offer a much more personalised plan of care with one-to-one support tailored to the status, conditions, preferences, hobbies and lifestyle of the individual.
Our daily care services
With 24/7, around-the-clock care, a caregiver is always watching over your loved one, offering emotional support, reducing fall risk and assisting in all activities of daily living including:
Personal care
Lifestyle support
End of life care at home in Chester
In West Cheshire, specialist palliative care at home is led by the GP, community nurses and the Hospice of the Good Shepherd in Backford, Chester. Our carers support the person and the family day to day, alongside those teams. If NHS continuing healthcare Fast Track funding has been agreed, the NHS may fund care at home. Read our NHS continuing healthcare guide. People who may have 12 months or less to live can claim Attendance Allowance at the higher rate under the special rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between palliative care and end of life care?
Palliative care eases symptoms and supports quality of life for anyone with a life-limiting illness, sometimes for months or years. End of life care is the part of palliative care for the last weeks or days of life.
What does live-in palliative care include?
Help with washing, dressing and moving, comfort and repositioning, meals and drinks, medication prompts, company and support for the family. Our carers do not give nursing care or manage syringe drivers; the district nurses and hospice team do that.
What is Fast Track palliative care funding?
NHS continuing healthcare Fast Track is a quick route to NHS funding for someone whose condition is deteriorating rapidly and who may be nearing the end of life. A clinician, such as a GP, hospital doctor or nurse, completes the Fast Track tool. See our CHC guide.
Can you arrange end of life care at home in Chester?
Yes. Call 01244 457 244. We will discuss the situation, assess needs and start care as soon as we can do so safely, in agreement with the family and health professionals.