Dementia care in Derbyshire
We deliver compassionate dementia care in Derbyshire, helping people stay comfortable and confident at home. Our Care Professionals work across Derby, Chesterfield, Matlock, Belper and the surrounding villages, supporting families when they need it most. It's care that's tailored to the individual, delivered by people who genuinely know how to help someone living with dementia.
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
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Quality, Personalised Dementia Care in Derbyshire
Supporting someone diagnosed with dementia means understanding who they are, not just what they need help with. We provide home care across Derbyshire, built around each person’s history, preferences and daily routines.
Our Care Professionals receive training through our City & Guilds Assured programme, learning communication methods that reduce distress and encourage confidence. We help with morning routines, preparing meals people enjoy, and gentle reminders around hydration. For some clients, this includes sitting together at a local café or looking through old photographs that bring back happy memories. Others might enjoy visiting the local library or spending time in their garden.
When confusion arises, we respond with calm reassurance rather than correction. We notice shifts in mood or mobility and adjust care plans accordingly. Families receive practical guidance on managing the home environment and recognising changes in behaviour.
As a CQC-regulated provider, we deliver dementia care in Derbyshire grounded in patience, respect and genuine understanding of what helps each person feel more settled at home.
Person-centred care
Living with dementia can feel unsettling, both for the person experiencing it and the family around them. Across Derbyshire, our Care Professionals build relationships where trust grows over time. A small, consistent team returns to each visit, becoming familiar faces who learn your loved one’s personality, their history and the things that bring them comfort.
We adjust how we communicate based on what feels right each day. Sometimes that means offering gentle prompts or reminders. Other times, it’s about sharing stories, listening to favourite music or simply being present without needing to fill the silence. Each visit is given the time it needs, so nothing feels rushed or task-focused.
We watch carefully for what helps your loved one feel comfortable and what might cause unease. Everything we do is guided by dignity and respect. Dementia changes how someone experiences the world, but it doesn’t change who they are.
Choosing Home Instead for personalised dementia care in Derbyshire
Choosing the right care agency in Derbyshire means finding one that responds quickly and keeps families genuinely informed. Our local office manages everything directly, so your questions are answered by people who know your loved one’s situation, not passed through distant call centres.
Care plans are reviewed regularly and adjusted when circumstances change, with the same Care Professionals visiting throughout. This consistency means you’re not repeatedly explaining details or wondering who’ll arrive next. Communication is straightforward and built into the process, so there’s no guesswork about how someone’s doing.
Because we employ our team directly rather than using agency staff, we can maintain consistent standards whilst staying flexible enough to adapt care as needs shift. Families appreciate being able to reach someone local who understands the full picture and can act without delay.
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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
Home Instead have an experienced caring team that far exceeds in quality anything we experienced from other agencies at this point of service.Steve, Client
I am very happy with the support, care and kindness I receive from all the staff of Home Instead.B.M, Client
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