END OF LIFE CARE

Client-Focused End of Life Care Across the UK

Most of us would like to spend our final days and weeks in peace, dignity and comfortable
surroundings. During these final days, we inevitably want to be surrounded by our family
and close friends To reduce the stress of unfamiliar surroundings such as a care home,
hospice or hospital.

We can support people to return home from the hospital to enable the last days to be spent
with home comforts and in the company of those closest to you.

 

Our teams can support the arrangement of bespoke end-of-life care packages. To find out
more, call today to discuss your options or set up a meeting with one of our lead nurses.

What is End of Life Care?

The term ‘end of life’ usually refers to the last year of life, although it may be for a
significantly shorter time.

End-of-life care is more than the practical delivery of care provided to the person who is
dying and includes support for the people who are important to them; families and friends.
Palliative care is a term often used interchangeably with the end of life care, palliative care
largely relates to symptom management, rather than actual end-of-life care.

Our professional nurses and care staff offer support with various aspects of care:

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• Respite breaks, emotional support

• Overnight care and support

• health care, including administering medication or changing catheters

• personal care, such as toileting, bathing, washing and dressing

• Support with mobility and position changes.

Personalised care packages

When providing an end-of-life care service our nurses and care staff recognise the
importance of providing the best possible care. For instance, some people would rather do
certain tasks by themselves, or have a family member carry them out. Our priority is
respecting independence, privacy and dignity. to achieve this, our teams will work with you
and your family to ensure that the care provided meets and respects individual needs and
wishes.

One of the most important aspects of the care we provide is compassion, understanding
and emotional support. Our nurse-led care teams appreciate the emotional challenge of

end-of-life care. As such, our staff are uniquely able to provide personal support, comfort,
and reassurance at what is naturally a very difficult time.

Expert in Clinical Care

Of course, for some people, more complex care may be required as part of the end of life
care. This might include carrying out procedures such as tracheostomy care or suction or
managing feeding regimes (e.g. gastrostomy feeds). Our nurse-led teams will arrange this
care from start to finish.

Our team of professional care staff are highly skilled in providing care and support for a
variety of health needs.

End of Life Care Options

Different options are available for end-of-life care, our bespoke packages provide people
with the option of remaining in or returning to their own home for care at the end of life.
When you call SSG Care Services, we will talk you through the care and support
we offer. If you prefer, a face-to-face meeting can be arranged with one of our managers or
lead nurses, to talk through what is available in more depth.

 

The main types of end-of-life care include:

Overnight Care

At SSG Care Services, we can offer overnight care as part of our end-
of-life care packages. This support can include help with medicines management, personal
care, positioning and mobility, or a company to provide respite to family members and allow
the primary caregiver to get some rest.

Overnight care can take the form of either waking or sleeping support. Depending on your
specific needs, this means that our staff member can provide support when needed
throughout the night, or simply provide the assurance that someone is on hand if assistance
is needed.

Scheduled Visits

Scheduled visits can be arranged based on the particular needs of the individual. This option
allows professional care to be provided in a manner that provides more privacy for the
person and their family. All of our nurses and care staff can provide the highest standard of
professional care in a way that is respectful of the dignity and personal space of individuals
and families.

After the first contact, our expert team of managers, lead nurses and healthcare staff will
work rapidly to offer the support that’s needed during the last days. In some circumstances,
this can even be organised within one day.

Funding Options for End-of-Life Care

Depending on individual circumstances, funding may be available from the NHS under the
Continuing Healthcare Scheme, or CHC.

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CHC is available to those with a wide range of physical and mental care needs at SSG Care Services, our team are well-versed in CHC funding and can support applications
to CHC where this is required.

End of Life Care Support Packages from Gran Care Home Care Services

Thanks to our skilled nurses and healthcare staff we can support a wide range of people
who need end-of-life support. support starts with an appointment arranged with one of our
lead nurses.

As an organisation, we’re registered and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and receive outstanding ratings from regulatory bodies.
 

That’s the SSG Care Services difference. To find out how we can help support
you in your time of need contact us, our friendly staff are here to help!

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