Palliative Care in Darlington & Northallerton
Relationship-led and supportive Palliative Care in Darlington & Northallerton 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
The Darlington & Northallerton Palliative Care team, here to help every step of the way
Our palliative and end-of-life care in Darlington and surrounding areas allows your loved one to spend their final weeks or months surrounded by the people, places and things they hold dear. Across Darlington, Northallerton, Richmond in North Yorkshire, Barnard Castle and surrounding areas, more families are choosing to support loved ones at home during this precious time, and we’re privileged to help make that possible with compassionate, dignified care. Our palliative care is completely personalised – some families need a few hours of support each day, others require overnight care or round-the-clock assistance. We work closely with you to understand not just medical needs but cultural, spiritual and religious wishes too, making sure every aspect of care reflects what matters most to your loved one and your family.
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Why Palliative Care may be right for you
Our Care Professionals provide gentle, thoughtful support with personal care, medication management, nutrition, and simply being there to offer comfort and companionship. Each visit lasts at least an hour, giving proper time to help your loved one feel comfortable, supported and cared for without any rushing. We coordinate closely with local GPs, district nurses, pharmacists and hospice teams across Darlington, Northallerton, Richmond in North Yorkshire and Barnard Castle so everyone involved in your loved one’s care is working together seamlessly. Many of our Care Professionals can provide transport in their own cars to medical appointments, or help arrange visits from family and friends, taking pressures off at a time when you need to focus on being together.
What we do to care for your loved ones
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.
It is such a help to me knowing that Martin is being looked after by such caring, committed caregivers whether showering him in the morning or looking after him when I have time out. They become one of the family and all are very valued. – Client’s wifeA.R.
Without home Instead care my husband would be in a nursing home, which would be distressing to us both. Home Instead care also support me in being able to continue some respite time. – Client’s wifeSue
I’m always very grateful to you for the high standards of care provided and for the way you have responded quickly to any changes in care requests. The staff and carers are all fantastic, and as a family we certainly couldn’t maintain my mother’s care at home without you. Client’s daughterKD
Tailored Palliative Care in Darlington & Northallerton
Families often tell us how much continuity and trust mean during palliative care. One relative wrote on homecare.co.uk about care that was “always first class, with the same care professional” throughout, valuing how “the office team were always extremely helpful, supporting the family as a whole, not just the client, and responding quickly to any issues.” A son praised how the branch manager was “alert, bright, perceptive, empathetic and professional,” dispelling all concerns about employing carers, and described how the matched Care Professionals “bonded rapidly” with his mother and were “compassionate, warm and capable.” Another family appreciated that their loved one was “treated with care and dignity at all times” and that “nothing was too much trouble.” This level of attentive, compassionate care is what we strive to provide for every family we support.
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Trusted Palliative Care from experienced home care professionals in Darlington & Northallerton
Our Darlington and Northallerton team brings over a decade of experience providing palliative care locally, with a deep understanding of what families need during this difficult time. Our director’s Darlington Borough Council Stronger Communities Award recognises our commitment to supporting the local community. Every Care Professional receives specialist training in end-of-life care, covering pain and symptom management, personal care, medication administration, and how to support families through grief and difficult emotions. Being local means we have established, trusted relationships with GPs across Darlington, Northallerton, Richmond in North Yorkshire, Barnard Castle and surrounding communities, district nursing teams, local pharmacies for urgent medication delivery, and palliative care specialists. These connections mean we can respond quickly if your loved one’s needs change or symptoms need managing differently. Our office team is always available, day or night, if you need to talk something through or adjust the care plan.
Additional support and activities in Darlington & Northallerton
Our connections across the Darlington and surrounding communities mean we understand local services and can help coordinate additional support when needed. We work alongside Darlington Memorial Hospital, Woodlands Hospital, West Park Hospital, Friarage Hospital, Friary Hospital, local hospice services, and faith communities who can provide spiritual comfort during end-of-life care. Through our longstanding relationships with local GPs, pharmacists and district nursing teams, we ensure your loved one receives joined-up, compassionate care. We’re also connected to local bereavement services and support groups, so we can signpost families to other sources of comfort and practical help during this time. Our involvement with organisations like Healthwatch Darlington means we understand the local health and social care landscape well, ensuring families receive the support they need both during palliative care and afterwards.
FAQs
Which towns and postcodes do the Darlington & Northallerton team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Eastbourne, Darlington, Denton, Northallerton, Catterick Garrison, Branksome, Holgate, Richmond, Barnard Castle, Harrowgate Hill, Bedale, Cockerton, Fremington, Firthmoor, Colburn, Whinfield, Middleton St George, Romanby, Newton le Willows, Catterick, Hurworth-on-Tees, Skerne Park, Hummersknott, Leeming, Leyburn, Hipswell, Ingleton, Brompton-on-Swale, Pierremont, Skelton, Red Hall, Hurst, Foxton, Staindrop, Gainford, Leeming Bar, Faverdale, Barningham, Albert Hill, Hawes, Middleham, Rise Carr, Morton-on-Swale, Middleton Tyas, Worton, Carlton, Carlton, Melsonby, Osmotherley, Sadberge, North Cowton, Scorton, Great Crakehall, Snape, East Cowton, Cotherstone, Scotton, Reeth, Swainby, Appleton Wiske, Merrybent, Harmby, Kirklington, Bainbridge, Scruton, Tunstall, Skeeby, Gilling West, Askrigg, Bowes, Neasham, Croft-on-Tees, Hilton, Kirkby Fleetham, Aldbrough St John, Redmire, Ingleby Arncliffe, Stainton Grove, Burneston, Barton, South Otterington, Eppleby, West Witton, Beaumont Hill, Bank Top, East Harlsey, Great Smeaton, Dalton-on-Tees, Manfield, Carthorpe, Welbury, Patrick Brompton, West Burton, Deighton, Ravensworth, Low Coniscliffe, Potto, West Rounton, High Coniscliffe, Spennithorne, Aysgarth, Carperby, Hudswell, Yafforth, Danby Wiske, Exelby, Finghall, Coatham Mundeville, Blackwell, Boldron, Newby Wiske, Romaldkirk, Stainton, Constable Burton, Stainton, Thornborough, Lartington, Brafferton, Bolam, Hackforth, East Witton, Cleasby, Thrintoft, Gunnerside, East Layton, Gayles, Ellerton-on-Swale, Nosterfield, Wensley, Stapleton, Kirby Sigston, Sutton Howgrave, Great Langton, Healaugh, East Rounton, Streetlam, Ovington, Ainderby Steeple, Marrick, Hornby, Hornby, Whashton, Langton, South Cleatlam, Forcett, Langthwaite, Thornton Rust, Burtersett, Arrathorne, Oak Tree, Newbiggin, Newbiggin, Bullamoor, Camp Hill, Summerhouse, Great Burdon, Piercebridge, Little Fencote, Easby, Kinninvie, Winston, Hutton Magna, Caldwell, Great Fencote, Grinton, Uckerby, Cleatlam, Well, Greta Bridge, Thoralby, Walworth, Newton Morrell, Barmpton, West Layton, Sedbusk, Kirby Hill, Strands, Moulton, Langthorne, Westwick, Hunton, Marske, Birkby, Low Row, West Scrafton, Agglethorpe, Melmerby, Hury, Over Dinsdale, Thimbleby, North Otterington, Gilmonby, Castle Bolton, Bolton-on-Swale, Warlaby, Barden, Appersett, Muker, Lovesome Hill, Washfold, Whitwell, Eryholme, Little Langton, Winton, Whaw, Little Newsham, Burrill, East Hauxwell, Ellerbeck, Heathwaite, Marsett, Headlam, Little Smeaton, Carlbury, Newsham, Archdeacon Newton, Wackerfield, Walworth Gate, Horsehouse, Gatenby, Hardraw, Brignall, Dalton, Brompton, Swinithwaite, Scargill, Girsby, Simonstone, Satron, East Appleton, Thwaite, Thwaite, Killerby, Woodhall, Firby, Crackpot, Caldbergh, Downholme, Low Dinsdale, Hunderthwaite, Deepdale, Ivelet, Countersett, Whorlton, Whorlton, Arkle Town, West Stonesdale, Keld, Booze, Theakston, Cotterdale, Stalling Busk, Nappa Scar, Newton Ketton, Morton Tinmouth, Hutton Bonville, Gammersgill, Angram, Braidley, Arkleside, Woodale, Cubeck, Swineside, Burtree Gate, Haughton Le Skerne, Hopetown, Brough With St Giles, Startforth, Coverham, Middleton One Row, Baldersdale, Little Crakehall, Ingleby Cross, Thornton le Beans, Thornton le Moor, Preston under Scar, Gayle, Aiskew, Helm, St Martins House, Slack Hills, High Sockburn, South Ellerton, Marrick Park, Hutton Hang, West Hauxwell, Garriston, Low Bolton, Blades, Kearton, Clack, Ravenseat, Houghton le Side, Newbiggin West, Helwith, Thwaite Holme, Bay House Farm, Cogden Hall, Jenny Hill, Carpley Green, Kidstones, Harrowgate Village, Aysgarth Falls, Catterick Bridge, Brompton Lakes, Forest, Fossdale, Skeeby Grange, Cedar Lodge, Thornberry, Westholme Hall, Alwent, South Thorpe, The Warrens, Dalton Gates, Whashton Green, Stanwick St John, Kiplin, Atley Hill, Hewitson Hill Cottages, Wood Hall, Langdale, Low Eskeleth, Landmoth, Walburn Hall
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
DL6 1, DL1 5, DL1 2, DL8 4, DL2 1, DL10 4, DL3 0, DL1 3, DL9 4, DL3 8, DL8 2, DL3 9, DL1 4, DL1 1, DL7 9, DL8 3, DL9 3, DL3 6, DL2 3, DL10 7, DL12 8, DL3 7, DL7 8, DL8 5, DL6 2, DL10 6, DL7 0, DL11 6, DL8 1, DL10 5, DL6 3, DL11 7, DL2 2, DL12 9
Is Home Instead Darlington & Northallerton a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Darlington & Northallerton 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.
When is palliative care needed?
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.
How soon should palliative care begin?
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.
Is palliative care the same as end of life care?
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.
Will palliative care cause me to lose independence?
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.
Should I continue palliative care after successful treatment?
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.
Reach out and talk to the Darlington & Northallerton team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Darlington & Northallerton team. If you would like to hear what clients say about us please take a peek at our Home Care verified reviews. If you would like more information about our high quality Palliative Care service, please call us on 01325 467833, or fill out the form below.
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