Hillingdon

Caring at Home

Everyone wants to be at home for as long as possible. Family carers often ask for more knowledge regarding the best way to care. This section includes information on managing daily care such as how to move people in bed, bed baths, mouthcare and where to get help.

Caring at Home Help and Support Services in Hillingdon

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Help and Support
21st July 2025

Prescribing ahead: information for patients and carers

Understanding the injections that you have been asked to keep at home.  Advice from a senior palliative physician

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13th March 2025

Nausea and vomiting: Information for patients and carers

How can I help my nausea at home before trying medication? Advice from a senior palliative physician

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16th January 2025

Caring for a breathless patient at home

Resources to support someone who is living with breathlessness

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15th July 2024

Moving someone in bed

How to turn someone in bed, and how to change the bed with someone in it

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7th June 2024

Anxiety towards the end of life: Information for patients and carers

Anxiety is a natural response to stresses in our lives and is common in people living with a palliative diagnosis

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18th April 2024

Giving someone a bed bath

Helping someone to stay clean and fresh and be washed in bed

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15th February 2024

Constipation caused by medicines: Information for patients and carers

What is the best treatment for constipation caused by medicines? Advice from a senior palliative physician

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26th October 2023

Moving someone in and out of bed

How to move someone into a chair or commode, or to the shower, and back into bed again

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27th February 2023

Caring at home - practical tips

A range of short videos and invaluable practical tips for families caring at home towards the end of life

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