Relationship-led and supportive Palliative Care in Church Stretton & Ludlow from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.

Highest regulatory ratings
Care for 18,000+ older people
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000 trained Care Professionals
Homecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10
Highest regulatory ratings
Care for 18,000+ older people
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000 trained Care Professionals
Homecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10
Being welcomed into someone’s home during their final chapter is one of the greatest responsibilities in care. We know how important these moments are – not only for the person we’re supporting, but for the families who will cherish these memories for years to come. Across Church Stretton and Ludlow, we help families spend meaningful time together in the comfort of home, surrounded by familiar belongings and treasured memories. Our Care Professionals offer gentle expertise and deep understanding, honouring each person’s wishes, traditions and beliefs with compassion in every visit.

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Our Care Professionals become trusted companions who understand both the practical and emotional needs involved in end-of-life care. With unhurried visits of at least an hour, they offer gentle support at your pace – whether that means help with personal care, managing comfort, or simply providing a calm, reassuring presence. By working closely with district nurses and local healthcare team, we ensure care is well-coordinated and responsive as needs change. Most importantly, we provide familiar faces who understand your routines and preferences, offering consistent, compassionate support that helps families make the most of their time together.

We offer two types of home care: hourly care, where we visit at set times, or live-in care, where a carer resides in the home. Both are overseen by our care management team and delivered by compassionate Care Professionals. Each care package is made up of a unique mix of services to meet your needs.
Companionship care
We carefully match Care Professionals with clients to ensure a meaningful bond is created.
Home help & meal prep
Keeping the home environment clean, safe, and nourishing with home-cooked meals.
Personal care
Assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, always respecting the dignity of your loved one.
Mobility support
Helping your loved one move around their home safely, including transfers and positioning.
Health appointment management
We support you to attend those important health appointments.
Community engagement
We enable you to continue to do the things you enjoy, be it a visit to the garden centre or your local art group.
Transportation
Assistance getting you from A to B, whether it be to go visit a friend or help with your shopping.
Medication management
Ensuring medicines are taken correctly and on time, supporting overall health.
The impact of our home care is reflected in the experiences families share. One client wrote on homecare.co.uk: “From the initial visit to see me and understand my needs, to the actual care given, it has been first class”. Others highlight the value of our consistent communication, saying we “go above and bayond to ensure my friend feels comfortable and well-cared for, providing not just physical assistance but also emotional support and companionship”. These testimonials show our commitment to delivering compassionate, professional support during life’s most sensitive moments.

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Supporting families through pallative care requires both professional expertise and deep understanding – a responsibility that our owners Jenny and Jason hold with great care. Under the guidance of our experienced Care Manager Katherine, we work closely with local healthcare teams to ensure support is seamless and well-coordinated. Our Care Professionals receive specialist training in end-of-life care, but it’s their natural compassion and sensitivity that truly make the difference. This thoughtful, dignified approach allows families to focus on spending precious time together, knowing their loved one is receiving gentle, respectful support.

Strong partnerships with local healthcare providers across Church Stretton and Ludlow allow us to deliver seamless, well-coordinated care. We work closely with GPs, district nurses and pharmacists to ensure comfort, dignity and continuity at every stage. When needed, our Care Professionals can also support with local transportation – whether for medical appointments or meaningful outings. These trusted community connections, combined with our expertise in end-of-life care, help families focus on spending precious, uninterrupted time together.

FAQs
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
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SY5 0, SY5 6, SY5 7, SY5 8, SY5 9, SY6 6, SY6 7, SY7 8, SY7 9, SY8 1, SY8 2, SY8 3, SY8 4, SY9 5, SY15 6, SY21 7, SY21 8, SY21 9
Home Instead Church Stretton & Ludlow is one of 250 locally owned offices that collectively form Home Instead UK. Together, we care for 16,000 clients, delivering one million hours of home care each month. This unique combination of community-focused local offices and the resources of a national network enables us to provide personalised, relationship-led care while leading research and innovation that is transforming the experience of aging. Our services include companionship care, personal care, specialist care (including dementia, palliative, and Parkinson’s), and live-in care.
Palliative care is an option that your clinical team may suggest if you or a loved one have received a diagnosis of a serious or terminal illness, such as cancer, lung disease or Alzheimer’s. Our Care Professionals can provide support that will alleviate discomfort and stress and allow a better quality of life.
Palliative care can be started at any stage of a serious illness, though it can be recommended to start as early as possible depending on the diagnosis and the treatment required. After finding out what treatments are required you can be easily make an informed decision on when palliative care is needed.
Not necessarily. While palliative care can include end of life care, it is certainly not always the case and can last for a longer period of time. Some people are able to live comfortably for many years while receiving palliative care. The focus is always providing support as you need it to allow you to carry on with your daily life within the limits of your condition.
Our Care Professionals understand that maintaining your control over your daily life is important. Depending on what care you need for your condition you may need help with a few things or more help with a lot of your usual tasks. The level of help required is likely to change over time, but Home Instead will be there to ensure you keep as your independence for as long as possible.
During your illness you may receive successful treatment from your clinical team. Depending on the outcome of this treatment you may no longer require palliative care, however it may be beneficial to continue for a short while. During the recovery process it can be beneficial to you and your loved ones to have some relief from the physical and emotional stress a serious illness can cause.
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Church Stretton & Ludlow team. If you would like more information about our high quality Palliative Care service, please call us on 01694 303112, or fill out the form below.

