Palliative Care in Bedford
Relationship-led and supportive Palliative Care in Bedford from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.6
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.6
The Bedford Palliative Care team, here to help every step of the way
In Bedford, palliative care at home offers essential support for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. With around 2,500 people in the area living with such conditions, Home Instead Bedford’s highly skilled team provides compassionate, in-home care tailored to each client’s needs. Our Care Professionals bring years of experience, holding qualifications in elderly care and receiving a Good rating from the CQC. From pain management to emotional support, our team ensures that clients receive dignified, compassionate care, allowing them to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own home during difficult times.
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Why Palliative Care may be right for you
Choosing palliative care at home allows Bedford residents to receive personalised, compassionate support in a familiar setting, reducing the stress of frequent hospital visits. Home Instead Bedford’s care team understands the evolving nature of these needs, offering flexible care that adapts as required. Our unique local connections ensure clients benefit from consistent companionship and essential assistance, whether that’s helping with daily activities or managing pain. By focusing on quality of life, we create a caring, supportive environment for clients and their families.
What we do to care for your loved ones
We offer two types of home care: hourly care, where we visit at set times, or live-in care, where a carer resides in the home. Both are overseen by our care management team and delivered by compassionate Care Professionals. Each care package is made up of of a unique mix services to meet your needs.
Companionship care
We carefully match Care Professionals with clients to ensure a meaningful bond is created.
Home help & meal prep
Keeping the home environment clean, safe, and nourishing with home-cooked meals.
Personal care
Assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, always respecting the dignity of your loved one.
Mobility support
Helping your loved one move around their home safely, including transfers and positioning.
Health appointment management
We support you to attend those important health appointments.
Community engagement
We enable you to continue to do the things you enjoy, be it a visit to the garden centre or your local art group.
Transportation
Assistance getting you from A to B, whether it be to go visit a friend or help with your shopping.
Medication management
Ensuring medicines are taken correctly and on time, supporting overall health.
I cannot recommend this care company highly enough. From management to carers their standards are very high. On a particularly bad day, both of my carers showed empathy, understanding and kindness, taking the time to listen to me and not start “doing” my care immediately. By the end of their visit, not only was I made comfortable, I felt relaxed, listened to and cared for in a kindly but wholly professional way. Needless to say, there was also a lot of laughter too. I have been blessed with the carers I have and this experience highlighted the main reasons for choosing Home Instead (Bedford) as my care provider.20 July 2023
- From my first contact with Home Instead (Bedford) the experience has been extremely positive. A meeting was set up the next day and we were very impressed by the professionalism, thoughtfulness and caring nature of the Head of Client Experience. She immediately put a daily care plan in place for our mother in two days, and the experience has continued to be excellent. Our mother has found the carers to be kind, gentle and thoughtful, introducing her to personal care regimes gently and with patience. The organisation has responded immediately to requests for changes to small details and additional visits, and there is always someone on the end of the phone to talk to. I cannot think of any way in which the service could be improved and am very relieved that our mother is in such good hands.
S W (Son of Client)
- I changed Dad’s care provider to Home Instead (Bedford) in May 2023 following an inconsistent/stressful 6 months elsewhere. Whilst it is early days (6 weeks so far), Home Instead have exceeded my expectations; Dad receives the full hour twice a day that he pays for, all interactions with care givers and office colleagues has been positive and helpful, the billing is clear and on time, anything that has been agreed to has been carried out, the care is consistent even if a carer is on holiday, the carers do not only serve ready meals! I personally feel the care system could learn at lot from Home Instead. My only concern would be if earlier mornings or later evening visits were required, however, this is not an issue for us at the moment and I believe this is difficult across the sector. Since moving to Home Instead weight has been lifted from my shoulders, I have much more confidence that Dad is being given the care he deserves. Thank you
T O (Daughter of Client)
Tailored Palliative Care in Bedford
Palliative care from Home Instead Bedford helps families with practical, emotional, and medical support tailored to local needs. We assist with daily routines, from medication management to personal care, and coordinate with local services like Bedford Hospital and local GPs, ensuring continuity of care. Our Care Professionals also help clients stay connected to the community by visiting local spots such as Priory Marina or nearby cafés, preserving cherished routines. This personal approach enables clients to live life fully, maintaining both comfort and dignity within their own homes.
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Trusted Palliative Care from experienced home care professionals in Bedford
Our Bedford team of palliative Care Professionals is dedicated to providing compassionate, skilled support to clients and their families. With extensive training in elderly care, end-of-life support, and dementia care, our Care Professionals bring both professionalism and empathy to each visit. Many of our Care Professionals are local to Bedford, fostering a true sense of connection and trust with clients. Driven by a commitment to make each client’s life easier, our team consistently goes above and beyond, offering not only expertise but also a genuine, caring presence every day.
Additional support and activities in Bedford
Home Instead Bedford actively participates in local initiatives to support those requiring palliative care, such as hosting talks on care options and partnering with local groups. Our care professionals regularly connect clients to Bedford’s community support, including dementia cafés, end-of-life counselling, and respite services. We also encourage families to access local resources, such as Age UK Bedfordshire, which provides valuable advice and additional services. By integrating these options, we aim to build a comprehensive support network that fosters comfort, dignity, and connection for every client.
FAQs
Which towns and postcodes do the Bedford team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Ampthill, Biddenham, Brickhill, Bromham, Clapham, Goldington, Kempston Church End, Putnoe, Wixams, Wooton
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
MK42 7, MK41 7, MK41 8, MK40 2, MK40 1, MK41 9, MK40 3, MK40 4, MK43 9, SG17 5, MK42 8, MK42 6, MK41 6, MK42 9, MK42 0, MK45 2, MK45 3, MK41 0, MK44 3, MK44 2, MK43 0, MK43 8
Is Home Instead Bedford a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Bedford is one of 250 locally owned offices that collectively form Home Instead UK. Together, we care for 16,000 clients, delivering one million hours of home care each month. This unique combination of community-focused local offices and the resources of a national network enables us to provide personalised, relationship-led care while leading research and innovation that is transforming the experience of aging. Our services include companionship care, personal care, specialist care (including dementia, palliative, and Parkinson’s), and live-in care.
When is palliative care needed?
Palliative care is an option that your clinical team may suggest if you or a loved one have received a diagnosis of a serious or terminal illness, such as cancer, lung disease or Alzheimer’s. Our Care Professionals can provide support that will alleviate discomfort and stress and allow a better quality of life.
How soon should palliative care begin?
Palliative care can be started at any stage of a serious illness, though it can be recommended to start as early as possible depending on the diagnosis and the treatment required. After finding out what treatments are required you can be easily make an informed decision on when palliative care is needed.
Is palliative care the same as end of life care?
Not necessarily. While palliative care can include end of life care, it is certainly not always the case and can last for a longer period of time. Some people are able to live comfortably for many years while receiving palliative care. The focus is always providing support as you need it to allow you to carry on with your daily life within the limits of your condition.
Will palliative care cause me to lose independence?
Our Care Professionals understand that maintaining your control over your daily life is important. Depending on what care you need for your condition you may need help with a few things or more help with a lot of your usual tasks. The level of help required is likely to change over time, but Home Instead will be there to ensure you keep as your independence for as long as possible.
Should I continue palliative care after successful treatment?
During your illness you may receive successful treatment from your clinical team. Depending on the outcome of this treatment you may no longer require palliative care, however it may be beneficial to continue for a short while. During the recovery process it can be beneficial to you and your loved ones to have some relief from the physical and emotional stress a serious illness can cause.
Reach out and talk to the Bedford team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Bedford team. If you would like more information about our high quality Palliative Care service, please call us on 01234 677693, or fill out the form below.
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