Palliative Care in Bristol

At Home Instead in Bristol, we believe that end of life or palliative care should be as comforting as it is respectful. Supporting clients in Hanham, Brislington, Keynsham, Kingswood, and beyond, our approach is centred on empathy, quality, and the dignity of staying at home. Palliative care allows clients to remain surrounded by the people and memories that mean the most, providing a familiar, peaceful environment during a difficult time. With a CQC-regulated service and a 9.6 rating on homecare.co.uk, families can rest assured that our care meets the highest standards of reliability and compassion.

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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 Bristol

Home care in Bristol supports people to live independently and comfortably in the place they know best - home. Enter postcode of the person to find your nearest office and local care team.

  • Portishead
  • Bedminster
  • Hartcliffe
  • Nailsea
  • Hengrove
  • Long Ashton
  • Withywood
  • Pill
  • Hotwells
  • Bedminster Down
  • Backwell
  • Redcliffe
  • City Centre
  • Ashton Vale
  • Highridge
  • Ashton Gate
  • Headley Park
  • Totterdown
  • Knowle
  • Southville
  • Broadmead
  • North Weston
  • Felton
  • Portbury
  • Failand
  • Abbots Leigh
  • Leigh Woods
  • Flax Bourton
  • Dundry
  • Wraxall
  • Clapton in Gordano
  • Barrow Common
  • Weston in Gordano
  • Barrow Gurney
  • Woodhill
  • Lower Failand
  • Downside
  • Lulsgate Bottom
  • Farleigh
  • West Town
  • East Dundry
  • Clifton
  • Chelvey
  • North Wick
  • Yanley
  • Whitchurch
  • West Hill
  • West End
  • Clifton Village
  • Spike Island
  • Redcliffe Bay
  • Port Marine
  • Easton in Gordano
  • Brockley Court
  • The Wild Country
  • Audley Redwood
  • Bradley Stoke
  • Fishponds
  • Southmead
  • Filton
  • Patchway
  • Bishopston
  • Horfield
  • Henleaze
  • Shirehampton
  • Brentry
  • Stoke Bishop
  • Lawrence Weston
  • Mangotsfield
  • Lockleaze
  • Stoke Gifford
  • Montpelier
  • Emersons Green
  • Westbury on Trym
  • Ashley Down
  • Sea Mills
  • Frenchay
  • Stoke Park
  • Coombe Dingle
  • Westbury Park
  • Avonmouth
  • Pucklechurch
  • Sneyd Park
  • Harry Stoke
  • Blackhorse
  • Northville
  • Little Stoke
  • Staple Hill
  • Winterbourne
  • Hallen
  • Kingsdown
  • Parkfield
  • Siston
  • Cotham
  • Henbury
  • Stapleton
  • Compton Greenfield
  • Lyde Green
  • Moorend
  • Redland
  • Downend
  • Vinney Green
  • St Andrew's
  • Charlton Hayes
  • Catbrain
  • Winterbourne Down
  • Kendleshire
  • Ivory Hill
  • Cherry Orchards
  • Bury Hill
  • Blaise Hamlet
  • Highbrook Park
  • Branson Court
  • Bailey's Court Neighbourhood Centre
  • Keynsham
  • Brislington
  • St George
  • Hanham
  • Longwell Green
  • Cadbury Heath
  • Redfield
  • Saltford
  • North Common
  • Oldland Common
  • Warmley
  • St Anne's
  • St Paul's
  • Pensford
  • Bitton
  • Wick
  • Stanton Drew
  • Easton
  • Doynton
  • Compton Dando
  • Upton Cheyney
  • Upper Stanton Drew
  • Eastville
  • Burnett
  • Norton Malreward
  • Stanton Wick
  • Woollard
  • Queen Charlton
  • Chewton Keynsham
  • Abson
  • Publow
  • Beach
  • Hunstrete
  • Swineford
  • Speedwell
  • Belluton
  • Kingswood
  • Norton Hawkfield
  • Whitehall
  • Whitley Batts
  • Stockwood
  • St Philip's Marsh
  • St Werburgh's
  • St Philip's
  • Bridge Yate
  • Webbs Heath
  • Kingswood Foundation Estate

Trusted, Personalised Home Care in Bristol

Palliative care is highly personalised, tailored to meet both the physical and emotional needs of each individual. Our team takes the time to understand your loved one’s preferences and routines, adapting care as needs evolve. Whether it’s support with pain management, personal care, or simply companionship, our Care Professionals are trained to provide sensitive, attentive care. DK, the daughter of one of our clients, shared, “Cannot praise Home Instead highly enough. All of my mum’s carers were patient, kind, and gentle with her.” It’s this level of dedication that makes our palliative care in Bristol unique.

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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!

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Our Care Starts With Connection

Our compassionate end-of-life care supports both clients and families, as reflected in feedback on homecare.co.uk. One daughter shared how “the weekly assistance the carers give my mum is so special as they show such empathy even though she is nearing the end of her days.” The care manager was praised for providing “valuable support through her practical advice and concern for every client to be given a just life to the end of their days.”

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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

    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

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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

Our Bristol Team is With You Through Every Step

Our comprehensive training covers pain management, personal care, and emotional support, drawing on Tracy’s extensive healthcare background. Team Leader Emma’s experience in specialist care helps ensure our team provides dignified, compassionate support during this sensitive time. As part of the local community, we work closely with local organisations in Bristol, ensuring that clients and their families have access to a full spectrum of resources. Our partnership with local GPs allows us to offer holistic, comprehensive care tailored to each client’s medical and emotional needs. If you’re considering palliative care, Home Instead Bristol East is here to listen, understand, and provide a level of care that respects both the individual and their family’s wishes.

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Award-winning service you can trust

  • Leaders in Care Award
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  • Green graphic stating "95% of clients recommend" with a note about a 2025 PEAQ satisfaction survey. - Home Instead
  • HCA Home Care Awards Winner 2025 logo with green, blue, and gray text and wavy lines. - Home Instead
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We deliver tailored home care to the Bristol 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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Having someone stay in your home to provide care can feel daunting, but our live-in care solutions help to bring older adults more independence and enjoy a greater sense of wellbeing. If you value the peace of mind that comes with knowing there is always someone nearby, live-in care in Bristol could be an excellent alternative to a care home.

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