Palliative Care in Aberdeen

Many people receiving palliative care wish to remain in the place where they feel most comfortable: home. At Home Instead, we provide compassionate at-home palliative care throughout Aberdeen, helping your loved one to stay surrounded by familiar routines, treasured belongings and the people they feel most at ease with. Remaining at home means simple moments can continue, whether that's enjoying a cup of tea in a favourite chair, watching visitors to the bird feeder in the garden, or regularly welcoming family through the front door. Our approach focuses on supporting their comfort, preserving their dignity, and promoting their wellbeing while managing any pain and other changing needs with sensitivity. By helping your loved one to feel safe, respected and listened to in familiar surroundings, we aim to make each day as comfortable and meaningful as possible.

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Highest regulatory ratingsCare for  18,000+ older peopleRecommended by 95% of our clients 10,000 trained Care ProfessionalsHomecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10
Highest regulatory ratingsCare for  18,000+ older peopleRecommended by 95% of our clients 10,000 trained Care ProfessionalsHomecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10

Why Home Instead?

Personalised, compassionate palliative care

We support those with terminal illnesses or who require intensive pain management, helping them to remain in their own homes where they feel most comfortable, surrounded by loved ones.

20 years of trusted experience

We exceed UK regulatory standards, rank highly on Homecare.co.uk, and our qualified Care Professionals are trained to the highest standard so you can have complete peace of mind.

A simple, seamless set-up

No jargon, no pressure, no long waits. We'll guide you through every step at your pace, with transparent pricing from day one.

Fully flexible, unhurried support

Whether it's a few hours of companionship or round-the-clock palliative care, we work to your schedule – not the other way around.

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Home Care in Aberdeen

The team here at Home Instead Aberdeen are proud to provide expert home care in Aberdeen. Get in touch to find out how we can help you or your loved ones.

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  • Greenford
  • Bridge of Don
  • Inverurie
  • Bishopston
  • Mannofield
  • Ferryhill
  • Banchory
  • Rosemount
  • Garthdee
  • Tillydrone
  • Dyce
  • Mastrick
  • Blackburn
  • Sunnyside
  • Westhill
  • Tulloch
  • Kingswells
  • Kingshill
  • Kintore
  • Peterculter
  • Ashgrove
  • Newhills
  • Oaklands
  • Pittodrie
  • Sheddocksley
  • Danestone
  • Oldmeldrum
  • Airyhall
  • Heathryfold
  • Aboyne
  • Kittybrewster
  • East Mains
  • Newmachar
  • Milltimber
  • Midstocket
  • Balmedie
  • Elrick
  • Cummings Park
  • Middlefield
  • Rubislaw
  • Craigiebuckler
  • Torphins
  • Bucksburn
  • Ballater
  • Braeside
  • Stockethill
  • Bieldside
  • Seafield
  • Old Aberdeen
  • Drumoak
  • Port Elphinstone
  • Parkhill
  • Lumphanan
  • Potterton
  • Tarland
  • Kingseat
  • Bishops Court
  • Daviot
  • Inchmarlo
  • Braehead
  • Pitfodels
  • Hatton of Fintray
  • Stoneywood
  • Kinmuck
  • Cornhill
  • Echt
  • Kincardine O'Neil
  • Bankhead
  • Belhelvie
  • Blackdog
  • Braemar
  • Lyne of Skene
  • Hilton
  • Dunecht
  • Hattoncrook
  • Marywell
  • Knock
  • Cothill
  • Bridge of Canny
  • Crathes
  • Boghead
  • Gateside
  • Seaton
  • Muirton
  • Footdee
  • Easter Balmoral
  • Ashley
  • Fingask
  • Logie Coldstone
  • Garlogie
  • Dinnet
  • Birse
  • Moss Side
  • Hillside
  • Silverburn
  • Middleton
  • Coull
  • Birsemore
  • Balhalgardy
  • Mosshead
  • Ordie
  • Rosehill
  • Park
  • Rosehall
  • Mill of Fintray
  • Woodside
  • Kirkton of Bourtie
  • Northfield
  • Muir of Kinellar
  • Cults
  • Kirkton of Skene
  • Mid Beltie
  • Inver
  • Landerberry
  • Greystone
  • Woodend
  • Broomhill
  • Summerhill
  • West End
  • Foresterhill
  • Hanover
  • Gilcomston
  • Ruthrieston
  • Kaimhill
  • Hazlehead
  • Uryside
  • George Street
  • Crathie
  • Countesswells
  • Keithhall
  • Tullich
  • Tanar
  • Dalwhing
  • Bridge of Gairn
  • Inchmarnoch
  • Mundurno
  • South Mains of Barra
  • Barravale
  • Airyhillock
  • Potarch
  • Raemoir
  • Overhills
  • Cambus o' May
  • Woodside of Barra
  • Mains of Bogfechel
  • Hillhead of Pitcow
  • Auchenhuive
  • Philipstown
  • Ardfork
  • Woodside of Thornton
  • Pitgaveny
  • Balhallach
  • Colthill
  • Toll Farm
  • Clinterty Home Farm
  • Meikle Clinterty
  • The Mill
  • Haughs of Clinterty
  • Little Clinterty
  • Rivehill
  • Cothal
  • The Crofts
  • Ardmeanach
  • Milton of Brackley
  • Bridge of Muick
  • Newpark
  • Old Four Mile Cottages
  • Cloghill
  • Fairley
  • West Hatton
  • Longcairn
  • Borrowstone
  • Cairdhillock
  • West Auchlea
  • Mill Of Bourtie
  • Place of Goval
  • Goval Farm
  • Corsehill
  • Little Goval
  • Fowlershill
  • Perwinnes
  • Backhill of Goval
  • Longhills
  • Swailend
  • Nia Roo Park
  • Drumligair
  • Moss-side of Millden
  • Mains of Whitecairns
  • Standryford
  • Kinmundy
  • Highlands
  • Rosevalley
  • Aryburn
  • Cairnfechel
  • Affleck
  • North Balnakettle
  • Hill Farm
  • Glenecht
  • North Footie
  • Nether Mains
  • Whiterashes
  • Claybokie
  • Glendavan
  • Midmill
  • North Lasts
  • Tillydrine
  • Mains of Grandhome
  • Grandhome
  • Lochgreens
  • Leuchlands
  • Campfield
  • Skene House Court
  • Wester Ord
  • Eastertown
  • Pittrichie
  • Mains of Drum
  • East Mains of Drum
  • Ballogie
  • Mill of Brotherfield
  • Auchallater
  • Balbithan
  • Upper Anguston
  • South Lasts
  • Hillhead of Carnie
  • Tornaveen
  • Dess
  • Lethenty Mill
  • Easter Anguston
  • Milton of Cullerlie
  • Mason Lodge
  • Inverey
  • West Brathens
  • Mill of Beltie
  • Brathens
  • Glassel
  • Woodend of Glassel
  • Mains of Easter Beltie
  • Spittal of Glenmuick
  • Balnault
  • Tynabaich
  • Whitecairns
  • Mains of Abergeldie
  • Coalford
  • Milton of Logie
  • New Kinord
  • St. James's
  • Aberdeen City

To us it's personal

Our specialist palliative care is brought to you in the comfort of your own home, in familiar surroundings, and by professionals you can trust. The Aberdeenshire Home Instead Palliative Care professionals can help support you with not just practical support such as home help, support with personal care but we can also work alongside your health team to ensure you remain as comfortable as possible at home and support you to live your life the way you want, alongside your health needs. Having someone in the home to be observant to health complications can prevent the need for hospital admission and ensure the best care is being provided. Our Care Professionals are trained and assessed to fulfil your loved one's specialist care needs, providing fully personalised care that brings a calm presence to the home. We do everything in line with Care Quality Commission regulations to give your family confidence that our trusted, compassionate care is always delivered to a consistently high standard.

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Award-winning service you can trust

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Our Home Care Services

We're ready to help you make an informed, confident choice for your loved one, with bespoke and easily-adapted packages designed around their needs.

  • Hourly Home Care

    Hourly Home Care

    When your loved one begins to need more frequent support, our flexible home care solutions help them stay safe and independent at home. We don't take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we personalise your experience with responsive, attentive, and genuinely compassionate care, so you can feel reassured they are in capable hands.

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    Respite Home Care

    We understand how overwhelming it can be to leave your loved one if they live with a condition like dementia, arthritis, or diabetes. Our highly experienced Care Professionals are matched based on their specialist knowledge and expertise, so you can feel content knowing your loved one's health conditions are carefully monitored and managed.

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  • Overnight Home Care

    Overnight Home Care

    We are proud to be the benchmark for exceptional care, so all of our qualified Care Professionals receive training that goes above and beyond the industry standard. When it comes to complex health conditions, you can rest assured that your loved one's safety and wellbeing is always a top priority.

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  • Live-in Home Care

    Live-in Home Care

    Our live-in care provides round-the-clock support and offers a welcome alternative to residential care, empowering your loved one to remain independent in the environment they know. With person-centred care from someone they recognise, older individuals can benefit from familiarity, friendship, and a consistent care plan.

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Thanks again for the great care you all are giving Mum, from someone so reluctant to accept care now looks forward daily to her Care Professionals. BIG achievement!

Janet, Client's Family

Two women smiling and playing an electric keyboard together in a cosy room with wooden walls. - Home Instead

Home Instead provide first class care. My care professionals are patient, kind and very reliable. I am very happy with the service they provide

Paul, Client

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As I got older, I realised that this service had made me happy in my own home.

Elisie, Client

Choosing Home Instead Aberdeen for personalised home care

Familiarity can make a meaningful difference to someone going through palliative care, so rather than always introducing different staff, we take time to understand your loved one's personality and interests, and pair them with a dedicated Care Professional who understands their needs, complements their personality, and visits consistently. Whether they help your loved one attend appointments at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, coordinate home visits from local medical professionals or services, or provide emotional support over a cup of tea, our Care Professionals can create a real connection and get involved wherever help is needed. Our Care Professionals receive dedicated training in communication, comfort measures and recognising when support should adapt, plus we hold regular reviews with your family to ensure support always reflects your priorities. By encouraging continued connection with family, friends, neighbours and Care Professionals, we can help your loved one to maintain these reassuring relationships, reduce feelings of isolation, and preserve emotional wellbeing during a challenging time.

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Our Aberdeen Team is With You Through Every Step

Studies find that people with a life-limiting illness and their families both prefer palliative care at home, which can significantly enhance their quality of life. Home Instead's Aberdeen team creates the conditions for effective palliative care at home, bringing your loved one compassionate, personalised support in the place they love so your family can spend more meaningful time together. A dedicated Care Professional can assist with anything that's needed to keep them comfortable, such as gentle personal care, preparing nutritious meals, supporting medication routines where appropriate, helping them settle into a comfortable position, and recognising any changes in their condition that may affect their comfort going forward. Alongside every Care Professional is a dedicated local office team coordinating care planning, organising schedules, reviewing the service regularly, and responding quickly whenever your loved one's circumstances change. By working closely with district nurses, GPs and local palliative specialists, we help to ensure your loved one's comfort, dignity and quality of life remain the priority throughout their care.

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We deliver tailored home care to the Aberdeen community to nurture wellbeing and independence.

We adapt our services to fit your life, delivering compassionate, consistent, and attentive care, enabling you to thrive in your home and community.

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