Emergency Palliative Care

Emergency Palliative Care in Stoke-on-Trent

What is Emergency Palliative Care?

Palliative care is a type of care that aims to improve the quality of life of people with life-limiting illnesses and their families. It focuses on relieving physical, emotional, social and spiritual suffering, and providing support and comfort

Emergency palliative care is a situation where a person with a life-limiting illness experiences a sudden or severe change in their condition that requires urgent medical attention. This could be due to a complication of their illness, an infection, a side effect of treatment, or a new symptom. Emergency palliative care can be very distressing for the person and their loved ones, as it can affect their health, comfort, dignity and choices

Some examples of emergency palliative care situations are:

Spinal cord compression: This is when the spinal cord is compressed by a tumour or other cause, leading to pain, weakness, numbness or paralysis in the lower limbs, bladder or bowel problems, or difficulty walking
Superior vena cava obstruction: This is when the large vein that carries blood from the upper body to the heart is blocked by a tumour or other cause, leading to swelling, redness and pain in the face, neck, chest and arms, difficulty breathing, coughing or swallowing, or altered consciousness
Hypercalcaemia: This is when the level of calcium in the blood is too high, usually due to bone damage caused by cancer or its treatment. It can cause nausea, vomiting, constipation, thirst, confusion, drowsiness or coma
Neutropenic sepsis: This is when the number of white blood cells that fight infection is very low, usually due to chemotherapy or other treatments that affect the bone marrow. It can make the person more vulnerable to infections that can quickly become life-threatening. Symptoms include fever, chills, shivering, sweating, rapid breathing or heart rate, low blood pressure or shock
Haemorrhage: This is when there is severe bleeding from a tumour or other cause, either internally or externally. It can cause shock, low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, pale skin, cold sweat, dizziness or fainting

How Can Home Care Help with Emergency Palliative Care?

Home care is a type of care that provides assistance and support to people who need help with daily living activities in their own homes. It can include personal care (such as bathing, dressing and toileting), domestic tasks (such as cleaning and cooking), medication management, companionship and social activities. Home care can be provided by professional carers who work for an agency or organisation, or by family members or friends who act as informal carers

Home care can help with emergency palliative care in several ways:

It can prevent some emergencies from happening by providing regular monitoring and assessment of the person’s condition and needs, identifying any signs of deterioration or complications early and reporting them to the appropriate health professionals.
It can reduce the risk of infections by ensuring good hygiene and cleanliness in the home environment and personal care equipment.
It can provide comfort and relief by managing symptoms such as pain, nausea, breathlessness or anxiety with medication or other interventions.
It can offer emotional and practical support to the person and their family during a crisis situation by providing information, reassurance, guidance and advocacy.
It can facilitate access to emergency services by calling 999 when needed and communicating with paramedics or other health professionals.
It can enable the person to stay at home if they wish to do so by providing continuous care until they are stable or transferred to another setting.
It can respect the person’s wishes and preferences by following their advance care plan if they have one.

Why Choose Honorable Care for Emergency Palliative Care?

At Honorable Care , we are passionate about providing high-quality home care services to people who need them in Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas. We specialise in care and daily living assistance for people with life-limiting illnesses who wish to remain living independently in their own homes where they feel safe and secure.

We understand that emergency palliative care situations can be challenging and stressful for both the person and their family. That is why we are committed to:

Providing personalised care that meets the individual needs and preferences of each person
Delivering compassionate care that respects the dignity and rights of each person
Working collaboratively with other health professionals involved in the person’s care
Supporting the person’s family and carers with information and advice
Offering flexible care that adapts to changing circumstances
Ensuring continuity of care by assigning a dedicated team of carers
Maintaining high standards of quality and safety by following best practices and regulations

How to Arrange Emergency Palliative Care with Honorable Care?

If you or your loved one needs emergency palliative care at home, you can contact us at any time. We are available 24/7 to respond to your enquiries and requests.

You can contact us to arrange a free consultation with you to assess your needs and preferences, and to discuss the options and costs of care. We will then create a personalised care plan that outlines the goals, interventions and outcomes of care. We will also assign a team of qualified and experienced carers who will provide the care you need.

We will review and update the care plan regularly to ensure it reflects your changing needs and wishes. We will also communicate with you and your family regularly to keep you informed and involved in the care process.

What are the Benefits of Emergency Palliative Care with Honorable Care?

Choosing Honorable Care for emergency palliative care can offer you many benefits, such as:

Improving your quality of life by relieving your symptoms, enhancing your comfort and supporting your well-being
Preserving your independence by enabling you to stay at home where you are familiar and comfortable
Giving you peace of mind by knowing that you are in good hands and that help is always available
Reducing your stress by taking away some of the burden and responsibility of caring for yourself or your loved one
Increasing your satisfaction by receiving care that is tailored to your needs and preferences
Saving you money by avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions or residential care fees

How to Contact Us for More Information?

If you have any questions or concerns about emergency palliative care or any of our other services, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to hear from you and to provide you with more information.

You can call us on 01782 528 087 or request a call back below.

We look forward to hearing from you and helping you with your care needs.