Home Palliative Care
End-of-life care at home.
Introduction
Home Palliative Care supports patients with serious illnesses, like advanced dementia or cancer, with palliative care at home. It also supports their caregivers who may find it hard to manage their loved one’s changing needs during this period.
Who is this service for
This is for clients who:
- Are homebound due to a serious illnesses diagnosed by a doctor
- Have been diagnosed with a serious illness with a prognosis of less than a year
Services provided
Services may include:
- Palliative care: Medical and nursing support to manage pain and symptoms
- Psychosocial support: Emotional and social support for both patients and caregivers during this difficult period
- Caregiver training: Guidance and tips on the needs of a palliative patient, and how to care for them at home
- Advance Care Planning (ACP)
- 24/7 clinical services
- Equipment loan
- Bereavement care
If you need some support for short-term intensive care or short break from caregiving, Home-Based Respite Care (HBRC) may help.
To find home palliative care service providers near you, search this map using a postal code, address or your device's current location.
Cost
Charges may apply. Please check with your service providers.
You may also talk to your medical social worker at the hospital or polyclinic if you need help with the fees.
How to apply
Do talk to a doctor (GP or a doctor from your hospital or polyclinic) who is familiar with your loved ones’ condition and needs. They can help to make the necessary referral.
You may also visit an AIC Link to get help with the application.