Palliative Care in Bury St Edmunds

Relationship-led and supportive Palliative Care in Bury St Edmunds from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.

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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 Bury St Edmunds Palliative Care team, here to help every step of the way

When families are faced with end-of-life care decisions, many wish for their loved ones to remain in the comfort of familiar surroundings. Our palliative care service in Bury St Edmunds and across West Suffolk supports this choice with personalised care at home that respects individual wishes, cultural values and spiritual needs. We understand these moments are precious, which is why our Care Professionals take time to provide dignified, compassionate support that helps families make the most of their time together. From our local Bury St Edmunds office, we coordinate with local healthcare providers to ensure seamless end-of-life care at home.

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Why Palliative Care may be right for you

We believe palliative care should adapt to each person’s changing needs and wishes, never the other way around. Our support ranges from hour-long visits to overnight care, always focusing on comfort and quality of life while respecting personal routines and preferences. Working alongside district nurses and other healthcare professionals, we help manage symptoms and provide personal care with dignity and understanding. Every aspect of our support – from pain management to emotional comfort – is tailored to enhance wellbeing and honour individual choices.

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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.

Tailored Palliative Care in Bury St Edmunds

The trust families place in our palliative care shines through in recent homecare.co.uk testimonials. One family member shared how our team was “looking after my dad at home over the last six months, right up to the time for him to move to hospice care. They treated him with great care, good cheer and respect, alert to his changing care needs and keeping him comfortable.” These words reflect our commitment to providing dignified care that supports both clients and their families through this sensitive time.

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Trusted Palliative Care from experienced home care professionals in Bury St Edmunds

Led by our Director Brian McFarlane, our lovely team of local Care Professionals receive specialist training in end-of-life care alongside our City & Guilds assured dementia programme. This comprehensive training ensures they understand not just the practical aspects of palliative care but also the emotional support needed by both clients and families. Our local office team coordinates closely with GPs, district nurses and pharmacists, creating a responsive support network that adapts quickly as needs change. This expertise, combined with our deep understanding of cultural and spiritual needs, helps us provide truly personalised end-of-life care.

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Additional support and activities in Bury St Edmunds

Our local community links make a real difference when supporting end-of-life care. We work closely with GPs and district nurses across West Suffolk. Through our work with the Parkinson’s Group and various dementia cafés in Hopton and Norton, we’ve built strong relationships with healthcare teams that help us coordinate care smoothly. The support network we’ve developed, from local pharmacists to specialist nurses, means we can respond quickly when families need us most.

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FAQs

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  • Is palliative care the same as end of life care?

  • Will palliative care cause me to lose independence?

  • Should I continue palliative care after successful treatment?

  • Reach out and talk to the Bury St Edmunds team today

    Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Bury St Edmunds team. If you would like more information about our high quality Palliative Care service, please call us on 01284 658100, or fill out the form below.

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