At the heart of our philosophy is the belief every moment of life should be lived with dignity and comfort.
Through compassionate, attentive care, we aim to enhance each resident’s quality of life, ensuring their final days are filled with ease and serenity, surrounded by support that honours their dignity and personal needs.
Palliative care is the provision of specialist, controlled care given to those who are terminally ill. Where there is no cure for the illness, it is important life is made as comfortable as possible. In this situation, a care home for terminally ill residents can be precisely what’s needed.
We understand the extreme emotions you or a loved one may feel when you are told you won’t get better, or you will never be able to live life how you used to.
Our palliative care home provides support to manage and relieve distressing symptoms, including pain and other physical symptoms and psychological distress, to ensure you or your loved one gets all the support needed to make every day the best it can be.
As well as listening to our residents’ needs and desires, we make time to include families as much as we can throughout the provision of care, acting as a support system while meeting the requirements for a respectful and dignified experience.
When palliative care makes sense
A terminal illness is challenging for everyone involved and our palliative care in Shrewsbury can offer invaluable support. Palliative care makes sense when a person has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and is suffering from unpleasant symptoms, such as pain or mobility issues. Radbrook Care Home can help minimise those symptoms, helping to alleviate pain and enhance comfort.
Although minimising symptoms is a huge part of our palliative care, we also ensure to maintain dignity up until the very end. Our professional carers are highly trained and empathetic and know exactly how to best care for those with terminal illnesses, so you can rest assured your loved one is in the very best hands here at Radbrook.
Support for family members
We recognise that terminal illness impacts not only the person diagnosed but also those who love them. That’s why we do everything we can to include family members in the entire life care plan, ensuring they are involved and 100% supported every step of the way. We always encourage families to visit as often as they can, as their presence brings comfort, reassurance and joy to our residents.
A trusted palliative care home
Our Registered Nurses and Care Assistants provide excellent care throughout each resident’s journey.
As one of the local leading palliative care nursing homes in Shropshire, we guarantee that you or your loved one will receive the highest quality of care, designed to ensure a pain-free and comfortable experience. Our commitment is to provide unwavering support and comfort, tailored to meet individual needs with compassion and dignity.
If you or your loved one has a terminal illness and requires around-the-clock palliative care by a professional team in a supportive environment, we can help you. To learn more or to arrange a visit, please get in touch by calling us on 01743 237800, or simply pop in for a chat – no appointment necessary.
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