Palliative Care
Palliative care in Staines and Barton-on-Sea
When someone is living with an illness that cannot be cured, comfort, dignity and personal wishes become central to decisions about care.
Merling Care welcomes enquiries about palliative care at Glebe House in Staines and Moorland House in Barton-on-Sea. We can discuss your loved one’s needs and whether either home offers an appropriate setting for their care.
What is palliative care?
Palliative care aims to improve comfort and quality of life for people living with an illness that cannot be cured. It includes managing pain and other symptoms, alongside emotional, social and spiritual support.
It can begin earlier in an illness and may be provided alongside other treatments. It is not limited to a person’s final days.
End of life care is part of palliative care and focuses on supporting someone as they approach the end of their life.
Care guided by what matters to the individual
People have different wishes about their care, surroundings and the people they want nearby.
Discussions may include familiar routines, personal beliefs, privacy and how the person wants to be involved in decisions. Where appropriate, families and representatives can help communicate preferences and provide important background.
These conversations should also consider the health support required and who will be responsible for delivering it.
Choosing an appropriate care setting
The right setting depends on the person’s symptoms, nursing needs and wider circumstances.
Before a placement is agreed, it is important to establish whether the home can provide the required support, including any input needed from external healthcare professionals.
We welcome questions about comfort, communication, visiting arrangements and how changes in needs would be addressed.
Palliative care at our homes
Moorland House: residential care in Barton-on-Sea
Moorland House is a residential home in Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire. Please contact the team to discuss whether the care required can be supported within its residential setting.
Moorland House does not provide the same on-site nursing service as Glebe House.
Glebe House: residential care in Staines
Glebe House is a nursing and residential care home in Staines, Surrey. Please speak with the team about your loved one’s palliative and nursing needs so that suitability can be assessed.
Supporting families through decisions about care
There can be a great deal to consider when arranging palliative care. You may want to understand the care available, discuss your loved one’s wishes or ask practical questions about a possible move.
Our teams welcome these conversations and can explain the next steps in assessing a potential placement.
Palliative care FAQs
Is palliative care only for the final days of life?
No. Palliative care can be provided earlier in an illness. End of life care forms part of this wider approach.
Can palliative care be provided in a care home?
Yes, where the home and involved healthcare professionals can meet the person’s needs. The arrangements must be considered individually.
How much does palliative care cost?
Please contact the relevant home for a quote based on the care and accommodation required. If you are exploring funding support, eligibility should be discussed with the relevant NHS or local authority team.
Talk to us about your loved one’s needs
We can discuss the support required and help you understand whether a Merling home may be appropriate.