Palliative care in Gloucestershire
When someone you love needs palliative care in Gloucestershire, staying at home can make all the difference. Home Instead supports families across the county, including Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud, Cirencester and the surrounding area. Our Care Professionals provide thoughtful, unhurried assistance that follows each person's wishes and daily patterns. We focus on preserving wellbeing and dignity, helping families navigate this sensitive time with greater reassurance.
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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
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Quality, Personalised Palliative Care in Gloucestershire
Everyone has their own way of feeling at ease at home, and this shapes how we provide palliative care in Gloucestershire. Some people value having someone nearby as they get ready for the day, while others welcome support with meals they enjoy or help keeping their living space organised. Cultural practices and long-established routines often play a part in what feels appropriate, and we take time to learn these details so care fits respectfully into everyday life.
Our Care Professionals assist with washing, dressing, safe movement, continence needs and preparing light meals. They also help keep essential items close at hand and create an environment that feels practical and comfortable. As needs shift, we adjust our approach thoughtfully so support remains suited to the moment rather than following a fixed pattern.
Families appreciate having someone who can offer clear guidance and straightforward communication. With experienced, well-trained Care Professionals and a CQC-regulated service, we aim to reduce uncertainty and help families feel supported.
Person-centred care
Home can offer reassurance during palliative care, and we focus on ensuring familiar spaces work well for the person receiving support. This may involve placing a chair where they can enjoy a preferred view of the Cotswolds, organising belongings so they are easy to reach or making the room suitable for rest. These practical adjustments help maintain a home environment that works smoothly from day to day.
Care Professionals receive specialist training in communication, physical comfort techniques and recognising when care should be adapted. They learn how each person likes to be assisted, so support fits naturally into the rhythms of the home.
We work closely with district nurses, GPs and hospice teams across Gloucestershire to maintain shared understanding and continuity when needed. By offering help with everyday tasks, we enable families to spend their time on what matters most to them.
Choosing Home Instead for personalised palliative care in Gloucestershire
Palliative care affects the whole family, and many relatives value spending time together without feeling rushed. This might involve keeping familiar routines going, sharing stories or simply being present with a loved one.
Our Care Professionals take on day-to-day responsibilities, prepare meals that bring comfort and keep the home organised so families can focus on each other. We maintain clear communication with local healthcare professionals, providing updates and guidance as circumstances develop.
Respect for personal wishes and cultural traditions guides every part of our work. Whether someone prefers their room arranged in a particular way or holds practices that offer meaning, we honour these choices with care. Through consistent, attentive support, we help families feel accompanied and confident that professional help is available whenever required.
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This is a company whose staff really do care on a personal level and who are client orientated, providing stimulative activities, conversation and going the extra mile to help client and family.Eileen, Client
Home Instead have an experienced caring team that far exceeds in quality anything we experienced from other agencies at this point of service.Steve, Client
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
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