Every home needs regular care and attention, but many older people find that keeping up with household chores becomes increasingly challenging with age. In some cases, housework can increase the risk of injuries or accidents within the home due to lifting, bending, and reaching high spaces. Whether it's mopping floors, dusting furniture, washing up after meals or changing bedding, these everyday responsibilities can become more physically demanding than they once were, so Home Instead offers personalised home help across Orkney to provide the flexible support you need. Everything will be centred around your needs, lifestyle and preferences, and your dedicated Care Professional can manage the tasks that have become most difficult for you over time while ensuring your home continues to feel comfortable and safe. With less time spent struggling with housework, you can enjoy greater peace of mind and maintain your independence in the place you love.
Personalised home help that starts with listening
Your situation is unique - your home help should be too. We match our Care Professionals based on skills, interests and personality, so everything is tailored to you.
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.
Flexible, unhurried support at home
Whether it's an occasional hour of tidying, or a regular deep clean to make the home safer, we manage chores so you can remain independent in the place you love.
Your Local Office
The team here at Home Instead are proud to provide expert home care in Orkney. Get in touch to find out how we can help you or your loved ones.
The most effective home help is built around the individual, not a checklist. That's why every Home Instead service in Orkney starts with a conversation about your needs, routines, preferences, lifestyle and the practical support that would make everyday life easier for you. We'll use this information to develop a personalised plan and introduce you to a dedicated Care Professional who will provide support that's tailored specifically to you, and can adapt as your needs change based on continuous service reviews. Every stage of your care is carefully monitored in line with Care Quality Commission regulations, while our own internal quality standards help ensure your experience remains consistently thorough, respectful and focused on your needs.
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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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
The right support should help you enjoy more of your community, instead of spending much of your time indoors managing household chores. At Home Instead, our personalised home help service in Orkney begins with a matching process that's focused entirely on you. We'll take time to understand your interests, personality, routines, favourite activities, and the kind of relationship you'd like to build with your Care Professional when they visit your home. We then pair you with someone whose personality and approach complement your own, creating the foundations for genuine trust through regular visits. As practical household tasks are taken care of, you'll have more time to enjoy activities around Orkney, such as walks by the coast, shopping in Kirkwall, or just meeting a friend for coffee at your favourite cafe. It's all part of helping you remain independent at home and connected to your local area.
A little extra support can make a significant difference when a disability or long-term health condition makes everyday life more demanding. Home Instead's home help service in Orkney combines practical, in-home assistance with the reassurance of a dedicated local team that works together to provide consistent, personalised support. To create a foundation of trust, your Care Professional will provide regular, one-to-one visits to your home to help with the tasks that will make the biggest difference to your life, while our office team manages scheduling, planning, quality monitoring, and regular service reviews behind the scenes. This ensures everything continues to run smoothly and that you receive the dependable service you deserve, allowing you to feel confident and independent within your own home.
We adapt our services to fit your life, delivering compassionate, consistent, and attentive care, enabling you to thrive in your home and community.
Get in touch today to see how we can help
Get in touchOur home help services in Orkney provide compassionate assistance with daily tasks, ensuring comfort and independence for your loved ones.
Learn moreHaving 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 Orkney could be an excellent alternative to a care home.
Learn moreWe 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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