Relationship-led and supportive Palliative Care in Dartford from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 97% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.7
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 97% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.7
We can provide palliative care at home in the Dartford, Bexley and Gravesend areas. Supporting someone through their final chapter of life is a privilege we take incredibly seriously. As a CQC-regulated provider with a 9.9/10 review rating on homecare.co.uk, we understand that staying in familiar surroundings, surrounded by precious memories and loved ones, can make all the difference. Our diverse team of Care Professionals provides gentle, dignified support that respects your cultural, spiritual and religious needs.
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Every palliative care journey is deeply personal, which is why we take time to understand not just physical needs, but also spiritual and cultural wishes. Our Care Professionals work sensitively alongside district nurses, GPs and other healthcare professionals, ensuring holistic support that honours your beliefs and traditions. Whether it’s supporting daily prayers, maintaining important customs, or understanding dietary requirements, we respect what matters most to you and your family.
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.
The thoughtful approach of our team makes a real difference to families during difficult times. As one daughter shared on homecare.co.uk: “The kindness, care, attention to small details and the relationships and trust that the care professionals have built with my mum have made a huge difference to us all.” It’s this combination of professional expertise and genuine compassion that families value most.
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Our diverse team of local Care Professionals receives specialist end-of-life care training, led by Ram and Christina, whose expertise has been recognised in the 2024 Kent Care Awards. In partnership with the End of Life Partnership, our Home Instead training ensures that our team has the skills and cultural sensitivity to provide exceptional palliative care. Most importantly, we maintain a consistent team of Care Professionals, because we understand how important familiar, trusted faces are during this sensitive time.
Beyond providing local care at home, we’re deeply connected to our local community through our involvement with various support services and organisations. Our working relationships with local healthcare providers and our commitment to ongoing training means we can offer informed guidance when needed. We understand that palliative care affects the whole family, and our roots in the Dartford community mean we can help connect you with additional support services when needed.
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Dartford, Gravesend, Northfleet, Swanscombe, Northumberland Heath, Bexley, Erith, Crayford, Barnehurst, Temple Hill, Greenhithe, Slade Green, Perry Street, Istead Rise, Darenth, Lane End, Coldblow, Bean, Fleet Estate, Hawley, Sole Street, Southfleet, Betsham, Stonehill Green, Green Street Green, West Heath, Wilmington, Hook Green, Hook Green, Castle Hill, Springhead, Maypole, Northfleet Green, North End, New Town, Brooklands, Lessness Heath, Albany Park, Blendon, Ebbsfleet Green, Lower Belvedere, Barnes Cray, The Bridge, Upper Belvedere, Shears Green, Joydens Wood, Ebbsfleet, Worcester Park Estate, Bowmans, Nurstead, Hazells, Tollingtrough Green, Heath Side, Pinden, Redstreet
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
DA2 6, DA10 0, DA11 8, DA2 8, DA1 3, DA11 7, DA5 2, DA11 9, DA17 5, DA8 2, DA1 1, DA1 4, DA18 4, SE2 0, DA8 3, DA9 9, DA11 0, DA13 9, DA8 1, DA5 1, DA7 5, DA1 5, DA1 2, DA5 3, DA2 7, DA7 6, DA17 6
Home Instead Dartford 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Dartford team. If you would like to hear what clients say about us please take a peek at our Home Care verified reviews. If you would like more information about our high quality Palliative Care service, please call us on 01322923750, or fill out the form below.