Relationship-led and supportive Palliative Care in Ivybridge from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.6
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.6
Facing the need for palliative care can be so overwhelming for your loved one, and for the whole family. Most people prefer to spend their final months or years in familiar surroundings, in control of their care. According to Marie Curie, in the UK, around 90% of people who die would benefit from palliative care, which makes specialist palliative support essential. Our Ivybridge, Plympton, Plymstock and South Hams team delivers bespoke palliative care at home, combining practical help, emotional support, and close collaboration with your health team so your loved one feels comfortable, dignified, and supported where they feel most at peace.
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When a life-limiting illness affects someone you care for, palliative support at home offers help that honours their wishes. It means ensuring comfort, managing symptoms, reducing unnecessary hospitalisations, and preserving quality of life. Our specialist palliative care at home adapts as needs change, whether more symptom support is required, extra personal care, or help coordinating care with medical professionals. Families in Ivybridge, the South Hams and surrounding area trust us because we bring experience, empathy, and a determination to help their loved one live the way they choose.
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.
Each individual’s journey is different. Our palliative care service in Ivybridge, Plympton, Plymstock and the South Hams is tailored to your loved one’s personal preferences and medical needs. Whether it’s managing pain, assisting with personal care, helping with home help tasks, or working with symptom-management plans, we coordinate with health specialists. If your loved one wants their evenings peaceful, or prefers certain routines, we build that in. Our goal is to support comfort, avoid unnecessary hospital stays, and help families feel supported through every decision.
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Palliative care demands both skill and compassion. Our Care Professionals are specifically trained in symptom relief, emotional support, end-of-life care, and personal dignity. Many have years of experience in caring for people with serious illness, and we work closely with doctors, nurses, and health teams for continuity of care. What motivates us is knowing that small acts—a gentle conversation, helping someone rest comfortably, being alert to the needs that change overnight—make a real difference. With a track record of high standards and caring excellence, families know their loved one is in capable, compassionate hands.
During palliative care, having emotional support and guidance can be as important as practical help. We regularly share helpful information, advice and local resources through our blog for families in Ivybridge, Plympton, Plymstock and the South Hams. Whether it’s about symptom management, hospice services, or bereavement support, checking in helps you feel less alone and more informed.
FAQs
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Ashford, Plymstock, Wollaton, Ivybridge, Chaddlewood, Charford, Plympton, Kingsbridge, Harleston, Buckfastleigh, South Brent, Staddiscombe, Harraton, Yealmpton, Underwood, Waterhead, Salcombe, Newton Ferrers, Modbury, Oreston, Brixton, Alston, Loddiswell, Bittaford, Thurlestone, Lee Mill, Combe, Combe, Malborough, Lutton, Lutton, East Allington, Harbertonford, West Buckland, Heybrook Bay, Harberton, Buckfast, Aveton Gifford, Inner Hope, Ermington, Buckland, Cornwood, Tideford, Ugborough, Holbeton, Kingston, Blackawton, West Charleton, Wotter, Diptford, Rattery, Sutton, Langford, Avonwick, Sparkwell, Stokenham, Easton, Moreleigh, Bigbury-on-Sea, Sherford, Sherford, Brownston, Frogmore, East Prawle, Broadmoor, Churchstow, Upper Dean, Yealmbridge, Spriddlestone, Membland, Torcross, Shaugh Prior, Ashprington, Stanton, Cornworthy, Battisborough Cross, South Milton, Down Thomas, Horsebrook, Allaleigh, Woodleigh, North Huish, Halwell, East Buckland, Curtisknowle, South Pool, Tuckenhay, Galmpton, Wrangaton, Shipley Bridge, Belsford, Didworthy, Ringmore, Yondertown, East Portlemouth, Beeson, St Ann's Chapel, Beesands, Aish, Penquit, Harbourneford, Ford, Ford, Langaford, Lee Moor, Bigbury, Dunstone, Dunstone, Corntown, Gabber, Bow, Bow, Hutcherleigh, Hope, Hooe, Goveton, Burraton, Scorriton, Kellaton, Slapton, Hemerdon, Netton, Start, Ludbrook, Bantham, Rickham, South Allington, Worston, Sorley, Coombe, Coombe, Blackpool, Westlake, Chillington, Bowden, Weeke, Eastdown, East Cornworthy, Bolberry, East Charleton, Lower Batson, Woolston, Woolston, Ledstone, South Huish, Deancombe, Higher Batson, Woodford, Woodford, Wash, Harford, Upton, Dean Prior, Goodshelter, Bickerton, Preston, Venn, Goosewell, Millcombe, West Leigh, Hatch, Chivelstone, Widewell, Rew, Merafield, Langage Industrial Estate, Steer Park, Plympton Central, Plympton St Maurice, Turnchapel, Elburton Village, Colebrook Village, West Alvington, Mothecombe, Wembury, North Hallsands, South Hallsands, Moorhaven Village, West Prawle, Stert Barton, Washbourne, Painsford, Luscombe, Wrescombe, Lolesbury, Pool Mill, Rowden Court, Grimpstonleigh, Beneknowle, Noss Mayo, Higher Beara, Higher Beara, Bigadon, Lixton, Topsham Bridge, Hendham, Frittiscombe, Flear Mill, Rimpston, Lower Combe, Broadgates, Yeatson, Hernaford, Place Barton, Gara Bridge, Crabadon, Yadsworthy, Luson, Hazard, Aunemouth, Coyton, Gitcombe, Beenleigh, Collaton, Outer Hope, Stidston, Cullaford, Boreston, Kitley, Higher Bowden, North Filham, Great Torr, Boarshill, Lower Torr, Worswell Barton, Langdon Barton, Collaton, Higher Keaton, Strashleigh, Pennaton, Addislade, Auton, Collapit, Owley, Higher Kernborough, Middle Kernborough, Lower Kernborough, Elwell, Higher Wonton, Knapp Mill, Higher Warcombe, Fallapit, Smithaleigh, Bulkamore, Lucas Wood, Lee Mill Bridge, Hope Barton, Blanks Mill, Cholwells, Horsecombe, North Bolberry, North Upton, Sharpham Barton, Woodcombe
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
PL9 7, TQ7 1, PL7 2, PL7 1, PL9 8, PL9 9, PL7 4, PL9 0, TQ9 7, TQ7 2, TQ7 4, TQ7 3, TQ10 9, TQ11 0, PL21 0, PL8 1, PL7 5, TQ8 8, PL8 2, PL21 9
Home Instead Ivybridge 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 Ivybridge 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 01752 938220, or fill out the form below.