Specialist Care for People living with Palliative Care
We understand that living with a life-limiting condition can be challenging. That’s why we’re here to provide specialist palliative care and personalised support to help you or your loved one live as comfortably and safely as possible, with dignity and compassion.
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Palliative care is a specialised approach to supporting people living with a life-limiting condition. It is not about curing the illness but about managing symptoms, providing comfort, and improving quality of life. Every person’s experience is unique, with different needs, priorities, and ways of coping, so care is tailored to each individual and their family.
We understand that living with a life-limiting condition, or supporting a loved one receiving palliative care, can bring both emotional and practical challenges. Through our specialist palliative care services, we provide personalised support focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
Our experienced care professionals offer flexible support through live-in care, home care, and our care and nursing homes. We adapt our approach to each person’s individual needs and routines to provide reassurance, comfort, and consistency.
If needs change or become more complex, we are fully equipped to adjust the level and type of support, ensuring that you or your loved one continues to live safely and meaningfully, with respect and compassion.
What is Palliative care?
Palliative care provides personalised support for people living with a life-limiting or terminal condition, helping them to live as comfortably, safely, and meaningfully as possible. Because every person’s experience is different, the level and type of support provided is tailored to each individual’s physical, emotional, and practical needs.
Our palliative care services are designed to promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Depending on your needs, care may include 24-hour live-in support for ongoing assistance, regular home care visits for daily support, or tailored care within one of our care and nursing homes.
From symptom management and emotional support to personal care and companionship, we adapt our approach to ensure comfort, reassurance, and consistency at every stage of life.
Our Palliative care services
Our palliative care services are designed to provide the best support for people living with a life-limiting or terminal condition, built entirely around each person’s unique needs, preferences, and goals. We create personalised care plans that focus on comfort, dignity, and quality of life, ensuring you or your loved one receives the right level of support at every stage of the condition.
Specialist Palliative care
Our specialist palliative care supports people with a wide range of needs, including those living with advanced or life-limiting conditions, complex symptoms, or additional health challenges. Every care plan is tailored to the individual’s medical, emotional, and comfort needs to ensure the best quality of life, dignity, and support for both the individual and their family.
Local Authority and NHS Partnerships
Agincare works closely with local authorities and the NHS to help people access the right level of palliative support. We partner with over 60 local authorities and NHS trusts across England, providing fully managed, tailored care packages. These partnerships ensure continuity of care, allowing individuals to access expert support in the community and benefit from a structured, compassionate environment with the right interventions and ongoing assistance.
Nursing Care
We provide expert nursing care as part of our specialist palliative services, supporting clients with complex medical, personal, and comfort needs. Our team delivers personalised care including symptom management, medication administration, support with daily living, and emotional support, helping clients to live safely, comfortably, and with dignity.
Meet Cher – Our Clinical Lead
Cher has enjoyed a long and varied career in health and social care across Europe and the UK. A registered nurse, she set up her own domiciliary care service in Monaco, later expanding it into France, supporting people with complex care needs. Before joining Agincare in April 2023, Cher worked for the DWP in disability analysis and as a Mental Function Champion. Cher oversees the clinical aspects of our live-in care service, including quality assurance, technical competency, and training.
Registered Nurse Care and Nursing Associates
Our specialist palliative care services are supported by highly trained registered nurses and nursing associates, providing expert care for individuals with complex needs.
Registered Nurses deliver personalised clinical care, including support with pain management, symptom control, medication administration, and coordination with other healthcare professionals. They ensure that each person’s medical and well-being needs are met safely and effectively, supporting comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
Nursing associates work alongside registered nurses to provide day-to-day support, help with personal care and daily living activities, and assist in implementing personalised care plans. Their role bridges clinical care and hands-on support, helping individuals maintain dignity, comfort, and consistency in their care.
Together, our nursing teams provide a seamless approach to palliative care, ensuring that both medical and personal needs are met with professionalism, compassion, and expertise.
Costs of Palliative care
The cost of palliative care varies depending on the type of service, level of support, and complexity of individual needs. Understanding palliative care costs can help you plan and choose the right support for yourself or your loved one.
Our live-in palliative care starts from £1,135 per week, with transparent pricing and tailored quotes based on individual needs. Our experienced care advisers can guide you on paying for palliative care and help you explore funding options to ensure the right support is in place.
Already receiving palliative care? You could be paying more than you need to. Find out quickly with our Cost Savings Calculator, a simple tool that helps you compare your current care costs and see how much you could save with Agincare.
CQC information
When you are looking for information, be sure to visit the Care Quality Commission’s website. The CQC monitors and inspects care services and publish what they find to help you find the best care.
Funding
At Agincare, we work closely with individuals, local authorities, case managers and solicitors to ensure you receive the right funding and support for your needs. Our experienced team can guide you through available options, including local authority funding, NHS continuing healthcare and privately funded care, helping you make informed decisions with confidence and transparency.
Why choose Agincare’s Palliative care services?
Our palliative care services are trusted by thousands of families, local authorities across the country, and the NHS to provide compassionate, high-quality support. Our bespoke, fully-managed service is regulated by the CQC and rated ‘Good’.
One of the largest independent care providers in England, with decades of specialist care experience
Family-owned care provider established in 1986
Rated excellent on Trustpilot
Fully managed care provider
24/7 updates on your package of care via our app
Fully trained live-in care workers directly employed by us
Immediate and emergency starts available
Tailored support for varying levels of need, including specialist nurse-led care for complex conditions
Dedicated care supervisor to oversee your care
No lengthy contracts or exit fees – flexible, transparent support
Offer a range of services including live-in care, home care and care homes
All of our care workers are English-speaking and enhanced DBS checked
Reviews of our services
How to arrange care
Getting started with palliative care is simple and obligation‑free. Our step‑by‑step process makes arranging support straightforward and stress‑free:
Our expert team is here to guide you through every step with compassion and clarity, and there is no obligation to proceed.
Frequently asked questions
The Government is committed to every person nearing the end of their life receiving attentive, high-quality, compassionate care and for their wishes in their final weeks to be respected.
It may be possible to have the costs of care covered by the NHS who are committed to funding care for those who need it in their final weeks and months.
You may think that you won’t qualify due to the value of your estate, but end of life palliative care is different and is generally funded by the NHS.
Throughout all our care services, we work with community health teams so that everything is tailored to your needs. This includes regular visits from healthcare professionals to best suit your needs.
We offer care and support for long term conditions such as dementia, which can be a significant undertaking when caring for someone by yourself. Across our services, we help with personal care and support, such as dressing, bathing and toileting. We can also assist with medication throughout the day.
Agincare care workers receive extensive palliative care training, specifically designed to maintain the dignity and control of people in their final weeks and months.
Palliative care can benefit you and your family greatly, helping you manage your symptoms and provide long-lasting emotional support.