When at home, the individual is in the care of their local GP, district nurse and community health and social care professionals.
Find out from the GP or district nurse what support and medications are available to make the person comfortable in their last days and hours of life. You should clarify whether some medications can be given by you at home, and how you will know when to give them. Try to get an idea of whether any staff will be able to visit to support you, or whether any virtual or telephone help will be available if questions arise.
You should ask them any questions you have about when to call for more help.They should be able to discuss with you what support they are able to offer and when/how to contact them. It may be that actual home visits from a doctor, nurse or paid carer are extremely limited. However, medication can be provided to take at home, and they might be able to provide support over the phone, or link you in with other support services.
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