Every home tells a story, and for many people there's great comfort in remaining where memories were made. That's why at Home Instead, we provide personalised, at-home palliative care across Somerset to help your loved one receive the support they need without leaving the place that feels most familiar. Whether it's enjoying homemade soup at the kitchen table with family, hearing grandchildren laughing in the garden, or looking through treasured holiday photographs with old friends, these moments help to maintain a sense of connection and belonging during a challenging time. Our approach is designed to help manage any symptoms and pain they may be experiencing, while also maintaining their dignity, wellbeing and comfort as much as possible so they can experience the highest possible quality of life.
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 Somerset
Home care in Somerset 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 Barnstaple, Bideford, Braunton, South Molton, Northam, Fremington, Landkey, Bratton Fleming, Kings Nympton, Combe Martin and the surrounding areas
Despite the challenges of a life-limiting condition, your loved one can continue experiencing comfort and meaningful moments with the help of personalised palliative care. We believe this plays an important part in their quality of life during this time, which is why we put in the effort to understand their routines, preferences and the everyday details that continue to bring joy to each day, even when things become more difficult for them.
Our Care Professionals can provide the type of care your loved one needs, such as personal care, mobility support, repositioning, home help, and specialist care. Every service is delivered in accordance with Care Quality Commission regulations, and by working closely with your loved one's clinical team, we can help to ensure their care remains coordinated, flexible, and consistently delivered to a high 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
We aim to make support feel more personal with every visit, so rather than spending time getting to know a different person each time, your loved one will build a strong connection with a dedicated Care Professional who already understands their preferences, communication style and daily routines. Whether accompanying them to appointments at Musgrove Park Hospital, coordinating with visiting healthcare professionals or providing companionship in the comfort of their own home, their Care Professional can become someone your loved one trusts and enjoys seeing regularly.
Each one of our Care Professionals receives specialist palliative care training covering person-centred communication, emotional wellbeing and recognising when support should adapt, plus regular reviews with your family help us to continue delivering care that aligns with your loved one's personal wishes.
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 Somerset Team is With You Through Every Step
Home somehow feels more comforting than ever when going through palliative care, and studies find that those with a life-limiting illness and their families both prefer to receive this type of care at home. Home Instead's Somerset team helps make this possible by providing dependable support that's designed to ease the pressures families often experience during this time, and help preserve their valuable time together so no moment is wasted.
Behind every Care Professional is a dedicated office team responsible for coordinating care planning, organising schedules, reviewing the service regularly and adapting support whenever additional care is needed. We also work in collaboration with district nurses, GPs and local palliative specialists to ensure our care remains aligned with their treatment plans when necessary. While no one can make this journey easy, having compassionate support in the place your loved one feels most comfortable can make the experience a little less overwhelming.
Our dementia care in Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset, 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 Somerset 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.