Receiving care at home can make a difficult period feel more settled and familiar. Palliative care in Northern Ireland supports people with the everyday parts of living that may have become harder, while helping them remain close to the people and surroundings they know. Care is planned around the individual, with comfort, choice and personal routines guiding the support provided.
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.
Home care in Northern Ireland 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.
We provide award winning care in Derry/Londonderry; Omagh; Enniskillen; Strabane; and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Newtownabbey; Ballymena; Carrickfergus; Antrim; Coleraine and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Bangor , Newtownards , Donaghadee , Portaferry , Millisle and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Belfast , Windsor , Cliftonville , Belmont , Mount Vernon and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Lisburn , Downpatrick , Comber , Chapeltown , Carryduff and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Newry , Craigavon , Lurgan , Banbridge , Kilkeel and the surrounding areas
The right support may look very different from one person to another. Some people need help with washing, dressing or moving safely, while others may need meals prepared, medication reminders or someone nearby during quieter parts of the day. Care Professionals adjust their approach to the person rather than expecting them to fit a fixed routine. That includes paying attention to how the person likes things done. They may prefer to eat at particular times, rest in a certain chair or take longer over personal care. These details can make a real difference when someone is feeling tired, unwell or less confident. Care can also be shaped around what relatives are already doing. Families may continue with the parts they feel comfortable managing and ask for help elsewhere. This allows support to fit around existing relationships, instead of taking over, and helps the person keep as much independence, confidence and familiarity as possible while remaining at home. Nothing is rushed.
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.
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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A relative may begin by helping with one or two tasks, then gradually find themselves responsible for much more. Personal care, meals, medication, appointments and disrupted sleep can all add up, especially when there is little time to recover between one day and the next. Regular support from a Care Professional can make that load more manageable. They may take over agreed tasks, stay with the person while a family member goes out or provide help at the times of day that are becoming most difficult. This can also bring reassurance. Someone who visits regularly becomes familiar with the person’s usual manner, appetite and level of comfort. If something seems different, it can be shared with the appropriate people. Families still remain closely involved, but they do not have to carry every practical responsibility alone or feel that everything depends on them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
As I got older, I realised that this service had made me happy in my own home.
Elisie, Client
Care plans made at the beginning of palliative care may need to change as the person’s condition develops. A visit that once focused on meals or medication may later need to include more help with mobility, personal care or simply getting comfortable. Keeping the plan useful means reviewing what is happening in real life, not only what was agreed weeks earlier. The person and their family should be able to explain what is working, what feels difficult and where extra help would make the biggest difference. Care Professionals can add to that picture by sharing observations from their visits. Small changes can then be discussed before they become harder to manage. Adjustments may be minor or more substantial, but they should always be explained clearly and made with the person’s wishes in mind. This helps the support remain relevant without making the home feel controlled by care.
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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