Quality of life is often found in the little moments that make each day feel familiar, so at Home Instead, we provide compassionate, at-home palliative care throughout the Scottish Borders to help those who need it. We support people in remaining at home where they can continue enjoying the routines and relationships that matter most to them – that might mean sharing coffee with family, reading in a favourite chair, or listening to the sound of grandchildren playing in the garden. These simple pleasures often provide comfort that goes beyond words, so our personalised care is designed to make more of these possible by managing their pain or symptoms, and maintaining their dignity and wellbeing so they can stay as comfortable as possible in the home they know and love.
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 Scottish Borders
Home care in Scottish Borders 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 Galashiels, Hawick, Peebles, Kelso, Selkirk, Jedburgh, Eyemouth, Innerleithen, Duns, Melrose and the surrounding areas
Trusted, Personalised Home Care in Scottish Borders
Knowing your loved one is being cared for by people who genuinely listen and care can make an emotional time feel a little less daunting. That's why we take the time to understand your loved one's wishes, values, and the familiar comforts that continue to support their wellbeing while they manage a life-limiting condition. This allows us to deliver highly personalised palliative care that reflects who they are as a person, not just the symptoms they are managing.
Our Care Professionals can provide whatever types of care your loved one needs to stay in their own home, such as personal care, medication management, home help, mobility support, or specialist care, and we make sure everything can be adapted as their needs change. Every service follows Care Quality Commission regulations, and by working alongside your loved one's clinical team, we can ensure our care complements their wider support and is always delivered to the highest standard.
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 Care Starts With Connection
A familiar relationship can provide reassurance in ways that go beyond practical care alone. We aim to match your loved one with a dedicated Care Professional whose personality and communication style help create a genuine connection from the outset. Through regular visits, they can come to understand your loved one's preferences, routines and changing needs, allowing support to become increasingly personal with every interaction. Whether accompanying them to appointments at Borders General Hospital, coordinating with visiting healthcare professionals or simply providing companionship at home, they can remain a dependable source of comfort and connection for your loved one during a difficult time.
Regular reviews with your family help us to ensure our care continues to reflect your loved one's wishes, and each of our Care Professionals receives specialist palliative care training so you can feel confident in the support being offered at every stage.
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
Our Scottish Borders 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 at Home Instead in the Scottish Borders, we help make this possible by easing the practical pressures of caring for a loved one at home, and providing the tailored support your family needs. Your loved one's dedicated Care Professional can assist with everything from preparing their favourite meals to supporting their medical needs by following their personalised care plan to manage symptoms.
Behind every visit is a dedicated office team coordinating care planning, organising schedules, reviewing the service regularly and responding promptly whenever your loved one's circumstances change. We also work closely with district nurses, GPs and local palliative specialists to ensure every part of our care aligns with their treatment plans and with your loved one's personal wishes. With the support of a well-matched Care Professional and an experienced office team, you can feel confident that they will receive the personalised care they deserve.
Our dementia care in Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders, 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 Scottish Borders 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.