A palliative approach to care can be provided to you and those you choose to be involved in your care from the comfort of your home or assisted living home.

How to access

Primary palliative care services

Contact your local health unit to request home and community care services.

Specialized palliative care consults in the home

Contact the specialized palliative care access line in your area for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to expect

Primary palliative care in the home

VCH offers a range of Primary Palliative Care Services in homes and home-like settings. This care may be provided by home health/home care nurses, home support/care aides, and allied health, among others.

Specialized palliative care in the home

Specialized Palliative Care Services offered in the home and home-like settings can include:

  • Consults for healthcare providers on complex palliative cases
  • 24/7 nursing (‘shift care’) for pain & symptom management, end-of-life care, or respite, which can be requested through home health/home care nurses.