Palliative Care in Midlothian

The comfort of familiar surroundings can make a meaningful difference to your loved one's quality of life during palliative care, so at Home Instead, we deliver personalised, at-home palliative care across Midlothian to support those who wish to remain in the place where they feel most settled and at ease. Home may be where their favourite photographs line the walls, where family can visit whenever they want to, or where a favourite chair offers the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon cup of tea. These familiar experiences can bring a welcome sense of calm during a challenging time, so we aim to create as many of them as possible for your family. Our compassionate care focuses on helping to manage any pain and other symptoms your loved one is experiencing, while also maintaining their dignity and wellbeing so they feel fully comfortable and respected in their home.

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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 Midlothian

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

East Lothian and Midlothian

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  • Blyth
  • Bilston
  • Musselburgh
  • Bonnyrigg
  • Penicuik
  • Broxburn
  • Dalkeith
  • Tranent
  • Prestonpans
  • Dunbar
  • Peebles
  • Gorebridge
  • North Berwick
  • Cockenzie and Port Seton
  • Cockenzie
  • Melbourne
  • Woodburn
  • Newtongrange
  • Deanburn
  • Harestanes
  • Thurston
  • Wallyford
  • Innerleithen
  • Hilltown
  • Danderhall
  • Langside
  • Gullane
  • Mayfield
  • Longniddry
  • Eskbank
  • Smeaton
  • Ormiston
  • West Linton
  • East Linton
  • Crowhill
  • Rosewell
  • Roslin
  • Pencaitland
  • Macmerry
  • Whitecraig
  • Castlehill
  • Aberlady
  • Newcraighall
  • Easthouses
  • Cardrona
  • Pathhead
  • Gifford
  • Walkerburn
  • Dirleton
  • Newbattle
  • Elphinstone
  • Athelstaneford
  • West Barns
  • Eddleston
  • Auchendinny
  • Carrington
  • Garvald
  • East Saltoun
  • Cousland
  • Kingston
  • Whitekirk
  • Dolphinton
  • Heriot
  • Gowkshill
  • Drem
  • Straiton
  • Carlops
  • Lamancha
  • Stenton
  • Edgehead
  • Leadburn
  • Millerhill
  • Gladsmuir
  • Traquair
  • Boggs Holdings
  • Newton Village
  • Kirkton
  • Newton Hall
  • Whitehill
  • Temple
  • Tyninghame
  • East Fortune
  • Whittingehame
  • Pitcox
  • Mountain Cross
  • Spott
  • Blyth Bridge
  • Bolton
  • Silverburn
  • Middleton
  • Peaston Bank
  • Old Pentland
  • Ford
  • Milton Bridge
  • Samuelston
  • Old Craighall
  • Kirkhouse
  • Fala Dam
  • Hope
  • Fala
  • Newhall
  • Haddington
  • West Saltoun
  • Dewartown
  • Newlandrig
  • Spittal
  • Haugh Head
  • West Mains
  • New Winton
  • Chapel
  • Loanstone
  • Borthwick
  • Southfield
  • Crichton
  • The Mount
  • Loanhead
  • Howgate
  • Luggate Burn
  • Kirkhill
  • Humbie
  • Preston
  • Broomhill
  • Innerwick
  • Penston
  • North Middleton
  • Lugton
  • Levenhall
  • Hopefield
  • Nungate
  • Cuthill
  • Pinkie
  • Monktonhall
  • Stoneybank
  • Fisherrow
  • Cornbank
  • Port Seton
  • Belhaven
  • Romanno Bridge
  • Lasswade
  • Inveresk
  • Polton
  • Madrisa
  • Newmains Smallholdings
  • Costerton
  • Falahills
  • Templebar
  • Mount Lothian
  • Gladhouse
  • Lennoxlove Acredales
  • Glenormiston
  • Stobo
  • Hazlieburn
  • Waterheads
  • Kingside
  • West Letham
  • Quarryford
  • Halflandbarns
  • Glen Etive
  • Cargarrie Lea Hazlieburn
  • Costerton Mains
  • Whitburgh
  • Humbie Dean
  • Crookston North Mains
  • Castlelaw
  • Carberry Mains
  • Carberry
  • Crossgatehall
  • Springfield Cottages
  • Tynehead
  • Thorntonloch
  • Dryden Farm
  • Blegbie
  • West Fenton
  • Nettlingflat
  • Carperstane
  • Auldhame
  • Morham
  • Luggate
  • Upper Dalhousie
  • Ballencrief
  • Mauldslie
  • Seton
  • Lyneside
  • Noblehall
  • Easter Howgate
  • Eweford Cottages
  • Peggyslea
  • Glenbenna
  • Glenmead
  • West Bold
  • Traquair Mill
  • Macbiehill
  • Whitmuir
  • Heriot Station
  • Fala Mains
  • Soutra Mains
  • Woodcote Mains
  • Fala Hall
  • West Mains of Blackshiels
  • Saughland
  • Longfaugh
  • Blackcastle
  • Cranston
  • Langside Head
  • Langlaw
  • West Barns Mains
  • Cowdenburn
  • Skateraw
  • Lempockwells
  • Eshiels
  • Fenton Barns
  • Mavishall
  • Hallyne
  • Lyne Station
  • Scotston
  • East Fenton
  • Rosslynlee
  • Lochhead
  • Millside
  • Grantshall
  • Kirkdean
  • Netherurd
  • New Steading
  • Bordlands
  • Bryland
  • Lochurd
  • Brownsland
  • Drochil
  • Ladyurd
  • Stevenson
  • Linnburn
  • Seacliff
  • Scoughall
  • Canty Bay
  • Buxley Farm Cottages
  • East Lothian

To us it's personal

The right palliative care can help your loved one continue enjoying the moments that matter most to them while navigating a life-limiting condition. Those moments may be as simple as sharing lunch with family, having their favourite music playing in the background, or sitting in the garden on a sunny afternoon. We take the time to understand what brings your loved one comfort during difficult days so every aspect of our care can be tailored to feel familiar and reassuring. Our Care Professionals can provide whatever they need, from personal care and home help, to mobility support and specialist care, all delivered in accordance with Care Quality Commission regulations so your family can trust in our service. We work closely with your loved one's clinical team to ensure everyone involved is delivering coordinated care to the highest professional standard during every visit.

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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

    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 nurse checks a man's blood pressure as they sit on a red sofa against a brick wall. - 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 in green helps an elderly person with gardening, holding a green plant pot outdoors. - 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 Midlothian for personalised home care

Care should never feel impersonal, especially for those going through palliative care. That's why we focus on introducing your loved one to someone who can become a familiar part of their routine, rather than bringing in a different face each week. Our matching means a dedicated Care Professional will visit regularly, building trust and developing a connection based on more than just managing their symptoms. Whether accompanying them to appointments at Western General Hospital, working alongside visiting healthcare professionals or providing reassurance at home when it's needed most, they can become an important source of support that your loved one can count on. Each one of our Care Professionals completes specialist palliative care training that covers compassionate communication, recognising changing circumstances and person-centred care, so alongside regular family reviews, we can ensure our support continues to evolve alongside your loved one's needs and personal wishes.

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Our Midlothian Team is With You Through Every Step

Studies find that those with a life-limiting illness and their families both prefer to receive palliative care at home, so Home Instead's Midlothian team helps preserve the familiarity of home by easing the practical pressures often associated with this time, and providing compassionate support that benefits your whole family. Every visit is shaped around your loved one's own life so care always feels personal rather than clinical. We maintain close communication with district nurses, GPs and local palliative specialists, and behind every Care Professional is a dedicated office team responsible for coordinating care planning, reviewing the service regularly, organising schedules and adapting support whenever your loved one's circumstances evolve. From your first conversation with our team and throughout every stage that follows, we are committed to delivering compassionate, personalised care that adapts as their needs do, so you can always feel reassured they are receiving the highest standard of support.

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

We deliver tailored home care to the Midlothian 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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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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