Hearing that you or a loved one needs palliative care can be very emotionally challenging and stressful for everyone involved. At Home Instead, we are here to offer both practical and emotional support to help make things a little easier. Our Care Professionals provide care that is tailored to each person’s individual needs, helping you or a loved one stay in the place where you feel most comfortable whilst benefiting from high-quality care and support. We understand that when living with a life-changing illness, being surrounded by familiar faces and memories can make all the difference, and this is why we are on hand to provide dignified and compassionate palliative care.
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.
Your Local Office
Home Care in Retford
The team here at Home Instead Retford & Gainsborough are proud to provide expert home care in Retford. Get in touch to find out how we can help you or your loved ones.
Our palliative care is all about helping you or your loved one feel comfortable, cared for and supported in the comfort of your own home. We understand how emotional and uncertain this time can be, and we are here to make this journey a little easier for you and your loved ones. Our Care Professionals can help with everyday tasks, provide personal care and work closely with your healthcare team to make sure you are as comfortable as possible. We will support you to live life your way, keeping an eye on your health to help prevent any complications or hospital stays. Most importantly, we take the time to understand what matters most to you so that you are as comfortable as possible.
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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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
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
Choosing Home Instead Retford for personalised home care
When families turn to us during some of life’s most difficult moments, we are proud to be there to offer care, comfort and reassurance. Glyn B shared on homecare.co.uk that “Home Instead (Retford and Gainsborough) are an amazing company. We needed to sort care for my parents very quickly, and the team at Home Instead were fantastic and made it happen.” He went on to say that “the caregivers are all brilliant, professional, hard-working and friendly,” and even mentioned that other healthcare professionals had noticed the quality of care, commenting that “they are the best.” This dedication and compassion reflect what our palliative care is all about.
At Home Instead Retford & Gainsborough, our palliative care is strengthened by the expertise and compassion of our dedicated leadership team. Jade Ebden leads the office with more than 15 years of experience in senior care roles, ensuring that every aspect of our service runs smoothly and that families receive the highest standard of support. Molly, who began her journey as a Care Professional, brings a deep understanding of what exceptional care looks like. Her passion for supporting and developing our Care Professionals ensures they feel valued and confident, which directly enhances the quality of care we deliver through palliative support.
David is a part of our office team and is out and about as our Community Engagement Officer, engaging with the local community. David is passionate about sharing our offering with as many people as possible. Jade, Molly and Gemma enjoy attending local events and engaging with locals, signposting them to local services that are available in the area and aiming to improve the quality of life for as many people as possible within Retford, Gainsborough and Worksop.
We deliver tailored home care to the Retford 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.
Our dementia care in Retford 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.
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 Retford could be an excellent alternative to a care home.
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 Retford, so you can spend more meaningful moments together while we carefully manage their pain and comfort.
Taking a break from caring can feel impossible if your loved one is lonely or has challenging health conditions, but our respite care in Retford 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.