SwiftNurse Homecare provides expert, deeply compassionate palliative and end-of-life care — supporting patients and families through the most profound journey of life, in the comfort of home.
Families Supported
Specialist Nurses
Years Experience
Counties Covered
Always respectful & honouring
Expert symptom control
Whole-family care approach
Never alone through the night
At SwiftNurse, we believe every person deserves to live and die with dignity, comfort, and the people they love around them.
Every patient is treated with the utmost dignity and respect — their identity, values and wishes honoured at every stage of care.
We believe in being fully present — not just as clinical professionals, but as caring human beings who genuinely care for every patient.
True palliative care addresses physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs — we care for the whole person, not just the condition.
Palliative care extends to the whole family. We support, guide and care for loved ones throughout the journey and beyond.
Comprehensive, compassionate palliative and end-of-life services delivered by SwiftNurse specialist clinicians — in your home, on your terms.
Expert clinical management of pain, breathlessness, nausea and all physical symptoms — keeping your loved one as comfortable as possible.
Read More →Compassionate emotional support for patients navigating fear, grief and anxiety — delivered by trained SwiftNurse palliative care specialists.
Read More →Sensitive, deeply respectful assistance with all personal care — preserving dignity, identity and comfort throughout every stage of care.
Read More →Practical and emotional support for family caregivers — including training, respite breaks and guidance throughout the palliative journey.
Read More →Dedicated SwiftNurse night carers so families can rest, knowing their loved one is safe, comfortable and never alone through the night.
Read More →Respectful support for spiritual, religious and cultural needs — honouring the beliefs and traditions that matter most to your loved one.
Read More →Sensitive guidance through DNAR decisions, preferred place of care wishes and lasting power of attorney — ensuring voices are heard.
Read More →Gentle, patient-led nutritional support focused on pleasure and comfort — respecting reduced appetite and swallowing difficulties with care.
Read More →SwiftNurse continues to support families after loss — offering grief counselling, practical assistance and compassionate bereavement care.
Read More →Palliative care is one of the most important decisions a family will ever make. SwiftNurse Homecare brings clinical expertise and unwavering compassion to your door.
Highest possible rating
Post-care survey 2023
Palliative care trained
All SwiftNurse palliative carers hold specialist end-of-life care qualifications and undergo ongoing training in compassionate care delivery.
SwiftNurse works closely with hospices, Macmillan nurses, GPs and hospital palliative teams for seamless, coordinated care.
We listen deeply. Every SwiftNurse palliative plan is shaped by the patient's own wishes, values and preferred way of living.
SwiftNurse is available day and night — because the need for compassionate care doesn't follow a schedule.
Our care doesn't end at death. SwiftNurse supports families through grief, practical needs and the difficult days that follow.
We make beginning palliative care as gentle and simple as possible. Here is what to expect when you contact SwiftNurse Homecare.
A sensitive, no-pressure conversation with a SwiftNurse specialist — available any time, day or night.
A specialist SwiftNurse clinician visits to meet the patient and family in the comfort of home — free of charge.
We create a deeply personalised palliative care plan built around your loved one's wishes and clinical needs.
Your dedicated SwiftNurse palliative team begins care — bringing comfort, dignity and compassion every day.
SwiftNurse remains with your family through and beyond loss — including bereavement care and grief support.
Our palliative care specialists bring together decades of clinical expertise and deep personal commitment to dignified, compassionate care.
25 years in palliative medicine. Specialist in complex symptom management and advance care planning.
Specialist in end-of-life care, pain management and family support. MacMillan trained nurse.
Specialist in grief counselling, psychological support and spiritual care for patients and families.
Multi-faith spiritual care specialist supporting patients and families of all beliefs and traditions.
Compassionate care should never be a financial burden. We offer transparent, flexible packages — and help you access all available funding.
For patients requiring part-day palliative support
Comprehensive whole-person palliative care
24-hour compassionate presence at home
It is our greatest privilege to have walked alongside these families. Their words mean everything to us at SwiftNurse.
"When Baba was given weeks to live, we were completely lost. SwiftNurse came into our home and transformed his final weeks into something peaceful and beautiful. The care, the dignity, the love shown to our father was beyond anything we had hoped for. Asante sana SwiftNurse."
"My wife had advanced heart failure and her greatest wish was to die at home, not in hospital. SwiftNurse made that possible. Their nurse was here every day and every night when we needed. She passed peacefully, in her own bed, with family around her. I will forever be grateful."
"Mama was terrified of pain. The SwiftNurse team managed her pain so expertly that in her final weeks she was comfortable, calm and even laughing with us again. They also supported me as a carer — I didn't realise how much I needed that too. Incredible, incredible care."
"Father was a deeply religious man and we were worried his spiritual needs would be overlooked. The SwiftNurse spiritual care coordinator, Rev. Moses, visited him regularly and prayed with him. It brought Father such peace. SwiftNurse understood that dying well is about more than medicine."
"Kufikiri kwamba tungemwona Bibi akiteseka usiku wote ilikuwa jambo lililotuumiza sana. SwiftNurse walitupa muuguzi wa usiku ambaye alikaa naye kila usiku. Tuliweza kulala kwa amani kwa mara ya kwanza kwa miezi mingi. Mungu awabariki SwiftNurse."
"After losing my husband, I didn't know how to go on. SwiftNurse continued to check on me for weeks after. Their bereavement counsellor Grace visited me regularly and helped me find a way through the grief. SwiftNurse doesn't just care for patients — they care for whole families."
SwiftNurse has prepared these resources to help patients and families navigate palliative care with greater confidence and understanding.
A compassionate guide to what palliative care means, what to expect and how to make the most of the time available.
Download Guide →Step-by-step guidance on DNAR decisions, lasting power of attorney and documenting your loved one's wishes.
Download Guide →Practical advice for family caregivers — how to help, how to communicate, and how to look after yourself too.
Download Guide →A gentle bereavement guide with advice on navigating grief, practical matters after death and finding support.
Download Guide →Information on NHS Continuing Healthcare, Attendance Allowance and charitable funding for palliative care.
Download Guide →Resources for patients and families seeking spiritual, religious or cultural support during end-of-life care.
Download Guide →Honest, compassionate answers to the questions families most often ask about SwiftNurse palliative care.
We understand this is a difficult and emotional time. Our team is here to listen, advise and support — with no pressure and no obligation. Please reach out.
Choosing palliative care is an act of profound love. The SwiftNurse Homecare team is ready to answer your questions, visit your home, and begin building a care plan that honours your loved one fully.
0800 794 3896 (Free — 24/7)
palliative@swiftnursehomecare.co.uk
15 Harmony Lane, London, EC1A 1BB
Clinical team available 24 hours, every day
Same-day palliative care available when needed
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