Palliative Care in Widnes
Widnes palliative support from Helping Hands
Embarking on a journey of palliative care can raise many questions about the future for both you and your loved ones. Thoughts of potential therapies, keeping you comfortable, and where your care will take place are at the forefront of everyone’s minds, as well as how you will manage while your journey progresses. Remaining in your own home throughout your palliative care journey and not having to relocate to a care home is as easy as talking to Helping Hands’ local care team in Widnes.
Not sure what type of care you need? Request a brochure and read about our services in your own time.
Get a clear overview of costs and what affects pricing, so you can plan with confidence.
Discover why thousands of families trust us for personalised home care across England and Wales.
Supporting people living in Widnes
Abi Morris
Branch Care Manager
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When to choose palliative care
Palliative care is the care you’ll receive for a life-limiting – sometimes called terminal – condition. You may have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, or an existing condition may have deteriorated, but regardless of the circumstances you’ll be in a position to need some assistance to live your daily life. This assistance will ensure you remain as comfortable and pain-free as possible in comfortable and familiar surroundings.
Palliative care services tailored to you
Palliative care can last for years in some cases; however, a time will come where you’ll probably need some extra help to live independently, and you should be able to choose where that care takes place. If you’d prefer to remain in your own home rather than relocating to a care home or hospice, our bespoke packages of care can be tailored to your exact requirements. We’ll design a package of care around you and your exact needs, whether you need occasional visiting care or around the clock, live-in support. We’ll also provide you with a comprehensive support plan that will detail every aspect of your preferences and routine, which will ensure your carers always know how you like things done.
Qualified palliative carers in Widnes
Our compassionate carers can support you with every aspect of your palliative care, including making sure your medication is taken on time and helping you with your mobility. We choose our carers to join us because they are naturally caring people, and we build on their existing skills so that they’ll have all the knowledge they’ll need to support you at home. All our carers undertake a programme of instruction whether they’re highly experienced or new to care, meaning you’ll always get consistent standards of care from our local team providing home care in Widnes. Our fully managed services are also regulated by the Care Quality Commission across England, providing reassurance for you and your loved ones that you’ll always be well supported.
Talk to our friendly customer care team via our website or over the phone to learn more about our palliative care services across the Widnes area. Or, to find the branch closest to you and discover how to get in touch, search here.
Contact usNot sure what type of care you need? Request a brochure and read about our services in your own time.
Get a clear overview of costs and what affects pricing, so you can plan with confidence.
Discover why thousands of families trust us for personalised home care across England and Wales.
FAQs
Palliative home care supports people with a life-limiting or terminal illness to stay comfortable in their own Widnes home. Helping Hands carers provide personal care, daily help and companionship, working alongside your GP, district nurses and hospice team.
Palliative care can begin at any stage of a serious illness and focuses on comfort and quality of life. End-of-life care is the support given in the final weeks or days. We can provide both at home in Widnes.
Practical and personal support: washing and dressing, help with eating and drinking, mobility, medication prompting, and emotional support and companionship for the person and their family.
Yes. Our Widnes carers complement the clinical care from district nurses, GPs and hospice teams, covering the personal and daily support that lets someone stay at home.
Yes. We offer visiting, overnight and live-in palliative care in Widnes so support can be increased quickly as needs change.
Yes, our Widnes care is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), delivered by trained, DBS-checked carers.
Branch information
Address
Helping Hands Widnes, Foundry House, Widnes Business Park, Foundry Lane, Widnes, WA8 8UD
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Opening times
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Monday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |