Palliative Care in Folkestone

Being able to spend precious moments in the comfort of home is something every person deserves. Across Folkestone, Ashford, Hythe, New Romney, and surrounding areas, we consider it a profound privilege to provide palliative care that brings comfort and dignity to every day. As a CQC-regulated provider rated 9.7/10 on homecare.co.uk, we create care that honours each person’s wishes – from personal preferences to cultural traditions – while supporting the whole family with gentle, professional care. Our compassionate team works closely with families and healthcare professionals to ensure every moment at home feels as 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 Folkestone

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

Folkestone, Hythe & Ashford

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  • Ashford
  • Hythe
  • South Ashford
  • New Romney
  • Willesborough
  • Hawkinge
  • Kennington
  • Lydd
  • South Willesborough
  • Godinton Park
  • Bybrook
  • Dymchurch
  • Sandgate
  • Newington
  • East Cliff
  • Park Farm
  • Wye
  • Seabrook
  • Appledore
  • Lyminge
  • Capel-le-Ferne
  • Hamstreet
  • Broadmead
  • Brabourne Lees
  • Shadoxhurst
  • Saltwood
  • Lympne
  • Sellindge
  • Lydd-on-Sea
  • Densole
  • Mersham
  • Challock
  • Cheriton
  • Potters Corner
  • Great Chart
  • Cheeseman's Green
  • Bromley Green
  • Hothfield
  • Etchinghill
  • Brookland
  • Horn Street
  • Boughton Lees
  • Brenzett
  • Newchurch
  • Kenardington
  • Stone Hill
  • Ruckinge
  • Burmarsh
  • Aldington
  • Hastingleigh
  • Bilting
  • Eastwell
  • Stanhope
  • Brabourne
  • Ivychurch
  • St Mary in the Marsh
  • Singleton
  • Aldington Frith
  • Old Romney
  • Stowting
  • Westenhanger
  • Dungeness
  • Kempe's Corner
  • Bilsington
  • Peene
  • Finberry
  • Newingreen
  • Warehorne
  • Postling
  • The Forstal
  • Moorstock
  • Sandling
  • Frogholt
  • Snargate
  • Westwell
  • Bonnington
  • Hassell Street
  • Sevington
  • Bodsham
  • Hinxhill
  • Acrise
  • Woodlands
  • Brook
  • Stone Cross
  • The Leacon
  • Daniel's Water
  • Boughton Aluph
  • Elmsted
  • Orlestone
  • Lymbridge Green
  • Appledore Heath
  • Stanford
  • Stowting Common
  • Kingsnorth
  • Broad Street
  • Stonestreet Green
  • Paddlesworth
  • Chequertree
  • Pedlinge
  • Shuttlesfield
  • Shorncliffe Heights
  • Bridgefield
  • Lade
  • Orchard Heights
  • Kennington Lees
  • Willesborough Lees
  • Foord
  • Martello Lakes
  • Coolinge
  • Morehall
  • Orchard Valley
  • Lynwood
  • Palmarsh
  • Stubbs Cross
  • Old Hawkinge
  • Smeeth
  • St Marys Bay
  • Greatstone on Sea
  • Littlestone on Sea
  • Chilmington
  • Naccolt
  • Pett Street
  • Olantigh
  • Steed's Lane
  • Tutt Hill
  • Bulltown
  • Monks Horton
  • Bliby Corner
  • Kent

To us it's personal

Our palliative care is comprehensive and is personalised to each client’s needs. We can assist with daily tasks such as personal care, medication management, meal preparation, and mobility support, always focusing on comfort and respect. Our Care Professionals also receive in-depth training in complex care areas like dementia, Parkinson’s, cancer, and catheter care, equipping them with the skills and understanding to provide the sensitive support that end-of-life care requires.

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Award-winning service you can trust

  • Leaders in Care Award
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Whatever your situation, Home Instead can provide quality care to enable your loved one to stay where they belong: at home. Share your details here and one of our friendly advisors will reach out to answer your questions.


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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 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

Choosing Home Instead Folkestone for personalised home care

Every end-of-life care plan at Home Instead Folkestone and Ashford is created in collaboration with our experienced Care Manager, the client, their family, and relevant healthcare professionals. This personalised approach ensures clients receive compassionate, dignified care tailored to their needs.

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Our Community Partners

  • Alzheimer
  • Parkinsons
  • Homecare Association
  • British Franchise Association
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Our Folkestone Team is With You Through Every Step

As a CQC-regulated provider, our Folkestone-based office is committed to delivering a consistent, high standard of care. Our office team manages every detail of our palliative care service, from coordinating visits to arranging cover if needed, so families don’t have to worry about disruptions. With continuity of care as a priority, we make sure clients see familiar faces, providing a sense of stability and reassurance. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our excellent review rating on homecare.co.uk, from our clients and families. Beyond palliative care support at home our local Home Instead team have in depth local knowledge and experience, and can signpost to useful resources in and around Folkestone, Hythe and Ashford to support families.

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We deliver tailored home care to the Folkestone 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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Our home help services in Folkestone provide compassionate assistance with daily tasks, ensuring comfort and independence for your loved ones.

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Our dementia care in Folkestone is designed by experts and is City & Guilds Assured, so you know your loved one is receiving only the very best care. Our Care Professionals focus on creating an environment that's calm and consistent, while maintaining dignity and familiar routines to reduce confusion and keep clients comfortable.

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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 Folkestone could be an excellent alternative to a care home.

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The right support is crucial when managing pain and end-of-life care. Our palliative care focuses on dignity and enables your loved one to remain in the place they feel happiest. We provide considerate palliative care in Folkestone, so you can spend more meaningful moments together while we carefully manage their pain and comfort.

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Taking a break from caring can feel impossible if your loved one is lonely or has challenging health conditions, but our respite care in Folkestone is designed to step in with dependable care at any time. Whether you're recharging your batteries or managing other commitments, our Care Professionals can provide reliable support, so you can take time to yourself without disrupting routines.

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Discover personalised, flexible personal care for older adults in Folkestone, from compassionate Care Professionals focused on encouraging independence.

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Discover personalised, flexible overnight care for older adults in Folkestone, from compassionate Care Professionals focused on encouraging independence.

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Discover personalised, flexible overnight care for older adults in Folkestone, from compassionate Care Professionals focused on encouraging independence.

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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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