Palliative Care - Breathe Care Services

PALLIATIVE CARE

Compassionate Palliative Care Focused on Comfort, Dignity and What Matters Most

When someone is living with a life-limiting or advanced condition, the right support can help them remain comfortable, respected and surrounded by the people and familiar routines that matter to them.

Our palliative care service provides gentle, person-centred assistance in the individual’s own home, supporting everyday comfort, personal care, emotional wellbeing and meaningful time with loved ones.

We work sensitively with individuals, families and relevant healthcare professionals, where appropriate, to ensure care reflects the person’s wishes, preferences, cultural values and agreed support plan.

WHAT IS PALLIATIVE CARE?

Personalised Support That Prioritises Comfort and Quality of Life

Palliative care supports people living with serious, advanced or life-limiting conditions by focusing on comfort, dignity and quality of life.

Support is shaped around the individual’s needs and wishes. It may include personal care, assistance with meals and hydration, medication support within the agreed care plan, companionship, repositioning, household assistance and reassurance for family members.

Our carers do not replace doctors, nurses or specialist palliative-care professionals. Instead, they provide practical and emotional support alongside the wider care team, helping the individual remain comfortable in familiar surroundings.

Care may be arranged for regular visits, extended support, overnight assistance or another personalised arrangement following an assessment.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM PALLIATIVE CARE?

Palliative Care May Be Right For

People Living with Life-Limiting Conditions

Compassionate assistance focused on comfort, dignity and everyday wellbeing.

People Choosing to Remain at Home

Practical assistance within familiar and reassuring surroundings.

Families Providing Care

Additional professional support that reduces pressure on relatives.

Individuals with Advanced Illness

Personalised support that adapts as care needs change.

Individuals Needing More Daily Support

Help with personal routines, meals, mobility and companionship.

People Approaching the End of Life

Sensitive support delivered according to the person’s wishes and agreed care plan.

HOW WE CAN HELP

Gentle Support Built Around Comfort and Individual Wishes

Respectful personal care and hygiene support

Companionship and emotional reassurance

Assistance with dressing and comfortable positioning

Support with mobility and transfers

Meal preparation and hydration support

Light household assistance

Medication prompting or authorised assistance

Support for familiar daily and evening routines

The exact support provided will depend on the individual assessment, agreed care plan, professional guidance and the responsibilities assigned to appropriately trained carers. Clinical care must be provided by the relevant qualified healthcare professionals.

WHY CHOOSE PALLIATIVE CARE AT HOME?

Familiar Surroundings Can Provide Comfort and Reassurance

For many people, remaining at home means staying close to familiar belongings, routines, loved ones and treasured memories.

Receiving palliative support at home can help preserve a sense of identity, choice and normality during a difficult period.

Our carers provide assistance with sensitivity and patience, respecting the individual’s need for privacy, rest, companionship and meaningful time with family.

Benefits include:

Care within familiar surroundings
Personalised one-to-one support
Greater dignity, privacy and choice
Support shaped around individual wishes
More meaningful time with loved ones
Reassurance for individuals and families

WHY CHOOSE BREATHE CARE SERVICES?

Sensitive Care That Respects Every Person and Family

Palliative care requires compassion, patience, careful communication and respect for personal wishes.

Our carers take time to understand what matters most to the individual, including their routines, relationships, values, cultural preferences and preferred way of receiving support.

Where appropriate, we work alongside families, healthcare professionals and other members of the person’s care team to provide coordinated, respectful assistance.

Person-Centred Care

Support shaped around the individual’s wishes, comfort and priorities.

Compassionate Carers

Patient professionals who provide calm and respectful assistance.

Dignity and Privacy

Personal support delivered with sensitivity at every stage.

Flexible Care Plans

Care reviewed as needs, circumstances and preferences change.

Family Communication

Supporting individuals and families across Birmingham and surrounding areas.

Trusted Local Provider

Supporting adults across Birmingham and surrounding areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does palliative care at home include?

Support may include personal care, meal preparation, hydration, medication assistance, mobility support, companionship, household tasks and help maintaining comfortable daily routines. The exact support will depend on the individual assessment and care plan.

Is palliative care only provided during the final days of life?

No. Palliative support may begin earlier when someone is living with a serious or life-limiting condition and needs assistance focused on comfort, dignity and quality of life.

Do your carers provide medical or nursing care?

Our carers provide non-clinical care and support within their training and agreed responsibilities. Medical treatment, clinical assessment and specialist nursing procedures must be provided by appropriately qualified healthcare professionals.

Can palliative care be provided alongside NHS or hospice support?

Home-care support may form part of a wider arrangement involving the individual’s GP, district nurses, specialist palliative-care team, hospice or other professionals. The relevant roles should be clearly agreed within the care plan.

Can carers support medication routines?

Medication support may be provided where it has been assessed, documented in the care plan and assigned to appropriately trained and authorised carers.

Can support be provided overnight?

Overnight care may be available depending on the individual’s assessed needs, the type of support required and service availability.

Can family members remain involved?

Yes. Family involvement can be an important part of the care arrangement, subject to the individual’s wishes, consent and any relevant decision-making arrangements.

What happens if the person’s needs change?

The care plan should be reviewed as circumstances change. Where additional nursing, clinical or specialist support is required, the appropriate healthcare professionals should be contacted.

How do you protect the individual’s dignity?

We follow the person’s preferences, explain support before providing it, maintain privacy and encourage the individual to remain involved in decisions and everyday activities wherever possible

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