In Your Home

Hospice palliative care is one of the many Home and Community Care services we offer.

People often wish to spend as much time as possible at home, which may include remaining at home until death.  If this is your desire, we will work with you and your family to help make the necessary arrangements.

Specialized hospice palliative care consultation teams work with your family doctor to provide your end of life care at home. Plan aheadPlanning ahead is helpful in supporting your decision to stay at home. This includes thinking about advance care planning, options around having a natural planned home death (if so desired) and informing people of your wishes as you move towards the end of your life.

More information on these topics is available on the BC Ministry of Health Services End of Life website.

CostsVisit the Costs page in the Home and Community Care page of the website for more information.

Get help covering your costs

In addition to our services, there are other programs to help you remain at home as your illness progresses. The BC Palliative Care Benefits Program will cover the assessment for palliative care supplies, cost of medications essential for your comfort, as well as access to equipment. Referral to the BC Palliative Care Benefits Program must be done by a doctor.

Access this service Visit the Accessing Services page in our Home and Community Care section to learn more.

Get additional help at homeVolunteer programs are available in many communities to support people and their families during end of life care and can help with bereavement.   Visit the BC Hospice Palliative Care Association website for more information. 

Learn more about hospice palliative careVisit the Hospice Palliative Care page of this site.Learn moreMany of us are unfamiliar with the needs of people as they approach death. You can learn more about caring for someone as their illness progresses by reading the booklets provided on this site.

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