Palliative Care in Dorset

Home Instead provides palliative care in Dorset, supporting families across Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Christchurch and nearby communities. We help people remain in their own homes during this stage of life, where familiar surroundings and daily habits often bring reassurance. Our Care Professionals deliver calm, attentive support that respects personal preferences and upholds dignity, enabling people to live as comfortably and fully as possible in the place they know best.

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Bournemouth & Christchurch

We provide care in Bournemouth , Christchurch , Highcliffe-on-Sea , Springbourne , Pokesdown

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Dorchester

We provide care in Weymouth , Bushey , Morden , Dorchester , Swanage

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East Dorset and Blandford

We provide care in Farnham , St Ives , Wimborne Minster , Ringwood , Verwood

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Poole

We provide care in Parkstone , Ferndown , Canford Heath , Moordown , Branksome

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Quality, Personalised Palliative Care in Dorset

People find comfort in different ways, so our first step is understanding what helps someone feel secure and settled. Some prefer gentle conversation or the background familiarity of music or the radio. Others appreciate quiet company, time to rest, or small routines that keep the day feeling as typical as possible. Cultural practices, personal beliefs or long-standing traditions may also play an essential role in providing reassurance.

Care Professionals shape each visit around these preferences, offering support with washing, dressing, gentle movement, light meals and drinks, or simply being present when someone wants company. They can help with continence care, tidy key areas, refresh bedding and prompt pre-prescribed medication where included in the care plan. Families are updated clearly and respectfully, with communication that reflects their wishes and pace.

By noticing changes in comfort, appetite, mobility or mood, and adjusting support accordingly, we help create a more settled atmosphere around the home. This steady, predictable approach can make each day feel more manageable for everyone involved.

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Person centred care

Palliative care at home is shaped entirely around the client’s needs and expectations. A visit may include support getting up, washing and dressing, preparing a warm drink, or helping someone get comfortable and enjoy the local views. Care Professionals can read aloud, offer companionship, help someone sit safely in the garden, or provide reassurance during quieter moments.

They observe how comfortable someone seems, noting changes in mobility, appetite or energy and sharing relevant updates with families. Every visit is planned with care, ensuring support is offered at a pace that feels comfortable for the person. Household tasks such as light tidying or putting laundry on can also form part of the visit, reducing pressure on families.

Our goal is to help create room for meaningful time together by taking on practical tasks and offering calming, compassionate support throughout the day.

Choosing Home Instead for personalised palliative care in Dorset

When a relative needs palliative care, it affects everyone in the family. For many people across Dorset, the challenge lies in balancing time with their loved one against the everyday tasks that home life demands. We help ease those practical pressures so you can focus on being together.

Our Care Professionals take care of household tasks, help maintain a settled routine and stay in regular contact with local healthcare teams. This clear communication means you’re kept informed and never left uncertain about what’s happening.

We also respect the personal wishes and traditions that matter to your family member, whether that involves a particular way of doing things, specific cultural practices or simply how they prefer their day to be arranged. With this reliable, attentive support in place, you have the space to be present with your loved one, knowing that compassionate, professional care is there when you need it.