Palliative Care in Edinburgh

Home Instead in Edinburgh provides compassionate palliative care to support clients in the comfort of their own homes. Since 2020, we’ve supported individuals and families with a dedicated team of Care Professionals who prioritise comfort, respect, and quality of life. Our palliative care service helps clients remain in familiar surroundings, surrounded by loved ones, and supported by compassionate professionals who understand their needs.

Woman and older man talk and smile in a bright kitchen, with baking items on the worktop. - Home Instead
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 Edinburgh

Home care in Edinburgh 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.

  • Edinburgh

    We provide award winning care in Edinburgh , Leith , Newhaven , Bingham , Old Town and the surrounding areas

  • Edinburgh West

    We provide award winning care in Corstorphine , South Queensferry , Wester Hailes , Clermiston and the surrounding areas

  • Leith
  • Newhaven
  • Bingham
  • Old Town
  • Tollcross
  • Gracemount
  • Granton
  • Portobello
  • Fairmilehead
  • Craigmillar
  • Inverleith
  • Craigentinny
  • Marchmont
  • Moredun
  • Mountcastle
  • The Inch
  • Bruntsfield
  • Willowbrae
  • Liberton
  • Sciennes
  • Restalrig
  • Niddrie
  • The Grange
  • Boghall
  • Swanston
  • Prestonfield
  • Canongate
  • Brunstane
  • Newington
  • Haymarket
  • Duddingston
  • Burdiehouse
  • Fountainbridge
  • Merchiston
  • Morningside
  • Mortonhall
  • Greenbank
  • Meadowbank
  • Gilmerton
  • Broughton
  • Trinity
  • Joppa
  • Lochend
  • Northfield
  • Blackford
  • Hillend
  • Pilton
  • Lothianburn
  • New Town
  • West End
  • Abbeyhill
  • Braid Hills
  • Dumbiedykes
  • Piershill
  • Canonmills
  • Comiston
  • Alnwickhill
  • Southhouse
  • Southside
  • Damhead
  • City of Edinburgh
  • Corstorphine
  • South Queensferry
  • Scotstoun
  • Wester Hailes
  • Clermiston
  • Gorgie
  • Currie
  • Saughton
  • Muirhouse
  • Blackhall
  • Drylaw
  • Barnton
  • Dalry
  • Slateford
  • Craigleith
  • East Craigs
  • Oxgangs
  • Colinton
  • South Gyle
  • Comely Bank
  • Craiglockhart
  • Bonaly
  • Cramond
  • Murrayfield
  • Stenhouse
  • Baberton
  • Roseburn
  • Kingsknowe
  • Silverknowes
  • Juniper Green
  • Broomhouse
  • Davidson's Mains
  • Parkhead
  • Dalmeny
  • Balgreen
  • Stockbridge
  • Sighthill
  • Hermiston
  • Longstone
  • Echline
  • Dean Village
  • Cammo
  • Turnhouse
  • Blinkbonny
  • Society
  • Home Farm Cottages
  • Burnshot
  • Roddinglaw
  • Gogarbank
  • Gogar

Trusted, Personalised Home Care in Edinburgh

Our palliative care is tailored to each client’s preferences, offering a comprehensive approach that includes pain management, personal care, and companionship. Our Care Professionals create a calm, comforting environment that allows clients to focus on meaningful moments with family. By working closely with healthcare providers, we ensure clients receive a holistic level of support that addresses both physical and emotional needs, giving families peace of mind.

A nurse checks a man's blood pressure as they sit on a red sofa against a brick wall. - Home Instead

Our Community Partners

  • Alzheimer
  • Parkinsons
  • Homecare Association
  • British Franchise Association
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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

Palliative care meets a range of needs, from managing symptoms to assisting with personal hygiene and offering companionship. Care Professionals nurture a supportive environment where clients feel valued and comfortable, whether spending quiet time with family or enjoying small, favourite activities.

A carer assists an older woman as she carefully descends a staircase, holding her hand for support. - Home Instead

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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A person in blue gloves places a plaster on another person's forearm after a procedure. - Home Instead

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

Smiling woman trims an older man's hair indoors, with a framed picture on the wall behind them. - 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

Smiling woman trims an older man's hair indoors, with a framed picture on the wall behind them. - Home Instead

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

Elisie, Client

Our Edinburgh Team is With You Through Every Step

Our team’s commitment to quality palliative care is built on empathy, experience and communication. Local owners Andrew and Joanna bring over a decade of experience from managing our award-winning sister office, ensuring that Home Instead is led with a deep understanding of client and family needs. Families appreciate our caring approach, knowing their loved one’s well-being is our highest priority. Beyond individual palliative care at home, Home Instead can also offer resources for families facing end-of-life care decisions. We can collaborate with local hospices and support groups, ensuring families have the information and guidance they need. Our community involvement creates a network of support, helping families focus on spending meaningful time together.

A carer in green assists an elderly woman lying in bed against a brick wall. - Home Instead

Award-winning service you can trust

  • Leaders in Care Award
  • A round badge reads “Top 20 Home Care Group Award 2026, homecare.co.uk” in blue and white. - Home Instead
  • PRTA 2025 Logo - Home Instead
  • 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 Edinburgh 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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