At Austenwood Nursing Home, our palliative care team offers compassionate and practical support for individuals facing progressive and terminal illnesses. We strive to ensure loved ones feel supported and comfortable, providing holistic care tailored to each individual’s needs.
What is a Palliative Care Home?
A palliative care home is a specialised facility that provides comprehensive care and support to those with severe or terminal conditions. The main aim is to improve life quality for residents and their families, addressing their physical, emotional, spiritual, and practical needs during a difficult period.
Nursing home with palliative care in West Sussex
Austenwood Nursing Home is a premier palliative care home in Buckinghamshire, offering comprehensive end-of-life services. Our specialist team is trained and experienced in addressing the wide range of needs families face during palliative care.
Collaborative care planning
Our palliative care begins with ongoing communication with you and your family to create a flexible care plan that adapts to evolving needs. We ensure that families feel heard and supported with everything they require throughout this challenging journey.
Discomfort relief
Our dedicated team monitors patients closely to adjust treatments as needed, ensuring a relaxed, pain-free experience that significantly improves their quality of life. Our personalised care plans are designed to minimise discomfort and enhance overall well-being.
Emotional assistance
Our compassionate staff provides a safe space for expressing fears, anxieties, and grief, and we offer counselling services to address mental health needs. We offer comprehensive emotional support to residents, helping them cope with emotional and psychological challenges.
Spiritual nurturing
Our spiritual care assists individuals in discovering meaning within their illness and reestablishing connections with aspects of life that hold significance for them. This includes delving into the patient’s religious beliefs and addressing the difficult questions that come with this realisation.
What does palliative care aim to achieve?
Austenwood Nursing Home prioritise comfort and support for individuals facing serious illnesses. Our primary aim is to enhance the quality of life by effectively managing symptoms and attending to the physical, emotional, spiritual, and practical needs of our residents.Our dedicated team offers expert guidance to help families make complex decisions, ensuring they feel supported and never alone.
The right medical support
Our GPs play a crucial role in the palliative care provided at Austenwood Nursing Home. Working closely with our nursing team to tailor care plans that meet the specific needs of each resident. Their availability enhances the overall quality of care, ensuring that medical concerns are swiftly addressed and that residents remain as comfortable and well-supported as possible.
Frequently Ask Questions
Can I continue to see my regular GP?
Yes, depending on your GP’s policies and their willingness to continue visits.
Austenwood Nursing Home has 2 in-house GPs who play a crucial role in the palliative care provided at our Buckinghamshire nursing home. All residents are welcome to use this service within the home.
What are the staff’s qualifications and training?
Our team members hold NVQ qualifications and have completed the Care Certificate. They undergo mandatory annual training covering all aspects of care, health, and safety. Some staff have NVQs in Health and Social Care, while others are registered nurses on the NMC register.
How is the family involved in care decisions?
We have a resident-of-the-day system that ensures regular updates to families from the Manager or Deputy and the care team. Families are also encouraged to participate in the pre-admission assessment to provide comprehensive, person-centered information.
How often can my family visit?
Family visits are unrestricted on visits. Our doors are open at anytime.
What if a higher level of care is needed?
Our nursing, senior, and management teams review care needs monthly. If a higher level of care is required, we will discuss options with the family or representative. If nursing care becomes necessary, a transfer to one of our nursing homes may be arranged.
Next steps
Now you have an insight into our palliative care home, feel free to arrange a visit to Manor Barn Care Home to meet our staff and experience our fantastic facilities.