Keeping on top of household tasks becomes harder when energy levels shift or movement feels more difficult. Home Instead provides home help in Gloucestershire, supporting older adults across Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud, and the Forest of Dean with the practical tasks that keep a home running smoothly. Our Care Professionals help with cleaning, laundry, preparing meals, and managing chores - assistance that lightens the load without changing how someone chooses to live. Some clients appreciate an hour or two each week, while others find more regular visits work better. We offer dependable support tailored to personal routines.

Highest regulatory ratings
Care for 18,000+ older people
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000 trained Care Professionals
Homecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10
Highest regulatory ratings
Care for 18,000+ older people
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000 trained Care Professionals
Homecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10
Tasks that once slotted easily into the day can start to demand more effort. Our Care Professionals offer steady, practical help that keeps everything manageable, stepping in where needed so the home continues to feel organised and comfortable.
The support we provide varies depending on what each household needs. Some people want help maintaining kitchens and keeping surfaces clean. Others need assistance preparing meals or managing shopping lists. We adapt around what genuinely matters rather than following rigid schedules, taking care of bathrooms, bedding changes, and prescription collections from local pharmacies, whilst respecting how each person prefers things done.
Understanding individual preferences comes before we start any work. One client near Cirencester might want bedrooms freshened twice weekly, while someone in Tewkesbury prefers daily meal preparation and occasional trips to local shops. Learning these details means our support feels like a natural extension of home life rather than an intrusion.
As a home care provider in Gloucestershire regulated by the CQC, we maintain professional standards. Our team receive thorough training and vetting before entering any home, giving families confidence that their loved one receives quality assistance from people they can trust.

Homes run best when familiar rhythms stay intact. We work alongside you, learning the small details that keep everything feeling right – which cupboard holds the good china, how you like the sitting room arranged, when you prefer a moment’s quiet. Our Care Professionals adapt to what already works rather than imposing new methods.
Managing certain things yourself while we handle what’s become awkward suits us perfectly. We’re here to ease the difficult bits, not to take charge. The same person visiting each week means no explaining yourself repeatedly. That continuity lets trust build naturally.
Many clients in Gloucestershire value our unhurried presence as much as the practical help itself. We’re never watching the clock or rushing off. Our home help centres on reliability – showing up when expected, remembering your preferences, keeping your household ticking along comfortably without disrupting what already feels familiar.
Many families across Gloucestershire tell us they worry about whether their loved one’s home is being looked after properly. Our home help support lifts that concern, giving families confidence that someone is there, paying attention to the essentials that keep daily life comfortable.
Living spaces stay safe and welcoming, allowing older adults to remain settled in familiar surroundings. When you visit, time together becomes about conversation and company instead of catching up on chores that have piled up.
Our locally managed office understands communities throughout the county, responding quickly when circumstances shift. This grounded approach means you gain breathing room whilst your loved one retains control over their own routines. Practical support removes the strain of managing everything alone, strengthening relationships and creating space for genuine connection. We’re here to help maintain the home environment that means so much to your family.

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