Palliative Care in South Yorkshire

Sharing precious time with loved ones is often easier in the comfort of home, so at Home Instead, we provide personalised, at-home palliative care across South Yorkshire to help your loved one stay surrounded by the familiar rooms, belongings and routines that have always brought reassurance. This may mean continuing to celebrate birthdays together, enjoying favourite family recipes around the kitchen table, or spending relaxing time with a beloved pet curled up nearby. These simple moments can become deeply meaningful for everyone involved, particularly during palliative care, so our support focuses on making more of these possible. We do this by helping to manage any pain and symptoms, and maintaining their dignity, wellbeing and comfort as sensitively as possible.

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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 South Yorkshire

Home care in South Yorkshire 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.

  • Doncaster

    We provide award winning care in Doncaster, Balby, Armthorpe, Dunscroft, Thorne and the surrounding areas

  • Retford & Gainsborough

    We provide award winning care in Retford, Gainsborough, New Rossington, Rossington, Littleborough and the surrounding areas

  • Sheffield North

    We provide award winning care in Sheffield, Shiregreen, Stocksbridge, Parson Cross, Chapeltown and the surrounding areas

  • Sheffield South

    We provide award winning care in Nether Edge, Hemsworth, Crookes, Norton Lees, Heeley and the surrounding areas

  • Chesterfield

    We provide award winning care in Chesterfield, Dronfield, Bolsover, Offerton, North Wingfield and the surrounding areas

  • Rotherham

    We provide award winning care in Rotherham, Wath upon Dearne, Rawmarsh, Swallownest, Kiveton Park and the surrounding areas

  • Barnsley

    We provide award winning care in Hoyland, Royston, Wombwell, Penistone, Worsbrough and the surrounding areas

  • Doncaster
  • Balby
  • Armthorpe
  • Dunscroft
  • Thorne
  • Bessacarr
  • Stainforth
  • Askern
  • Moorends
  • Kirk Sandall
  • Edenthorpe
  • Scawsby
  • Hexthorpe
  • Wheatley
  • Barnby Dun
  • Intake
  • Wheatley Hills
  • Snaith
  • Dunsville
  • Eggborough
  • Whitley
  • Belle Vue
  • Cusworth
  • Campsall
  • Norton
  • Hyde Park
  • Arksey
  • West Bank
  • Hatfield Woodhouse
  • Darrington
  • Toll Bar
  • Long Sandall
  • Pollington
  • Kellington
  • Hensall
  • Kirk Smeaton
  • Carlton
  • Fishlake
  • Cantley
  • Thorpe Audlin
  • West Cowick
  • Beal
  • Clay Lane
  • Gowdall
  • Womersley
  • Sutton
  • Sykehouse
  • Moss
  • East Cowick
  • Lidgate
  • Kellingley
  • Burghwallis
  • East Hardwick
  • Great Heck
  • Sandtoft
  • Old Cantley
  • Balne
  • Hatfield
  • Kirkhouse Green
  • Wentbridge
  • Braithwaite
  • Fenwick
  • Stapleton
  • Lakeside
  • Bentley
  • Owston
  • Haywood
  • Topham
  • Branton
  • Little Smeaton
  • Kirk Bramwith
  • South Bramwith
  • High Eggborough
  • West End
  • Instoneville
  • Bessacarr Grange
  • Thorpe-in-Balne
  • Walden Stubbs
  • Hut Green
  • Fosterhouses
  • Trumfleet
  • Goodcop
  • Retford
  • Gainsborough
  • New Rossington
  • Rossington
  • Littleborough
  • Bircotes
  • Ordsall
  • New Edlington
  • Weston
  • Upperthorpe
  • Tickhill
  • Hallcroft
  • Finningley
  • Epworth
  • Girton
  • Bawtry
  • Harwell
  • Scotter
  • Collingham
  • Newington
  • Tuxford
  • Skegby
  • Morton
  • Westwoodside
  • Haxey
  • Holme
  • Auckley
  • Everton
  • Ranskill
  • Clarborough
  • Blyton
  • Sutton on Trent
  • Owston Ferry
  • Grove
  • Wadworth
  • East Markham
  • North Leverton with Habblesthorpe
  • North Muskham
  • Haughton
  • Walkeringham
  • Blaxton
  • Gringley on the Hill
  • Hemswell Cliff
  • Elkesley
  • Marton
  • Woodhouse
  • Misson
  • North Wheatley
  • Lea
  • West Stockwith
  • Wellow
  • Austerfield
  • Caunton
  • Scotton
  • Woodbeck
  • Wroot
  • Eakring
  • Willingham by Stow
  • Sturton le Steeple
  • South Leverton
  • Rampton
  • Kelfield
  • Laughton
  • Norwell
  • Mattersey
  • Normanton on Trent
  • Corringham
  • South Clifton
  • Laneham
  • Beckingham
  • Hemswell
  • Harby
  • Langford
  • Willoughton
  • Mattersey Thorpe
  • Clayworth
  • Knaith Park
  • Ranby
  • Glentworth
  • Gamston
  • Egmanton
  • South Muskham
  • Styrrup
  • Scrooby
  • Torworth
  • Fenton
  • Laxton
  • East Drayton
  • Bathley
  • Cromwell
  • Barnby Moor
  • Askham
  • Fillingham
  • Lound
  • Newtown
  • Treswell
  • Hayton
  • Kneesall
  • Bothamsall
  • Little Carlton
  • North Clifton
  • Besthorpe
  • Beltoft
  • Church Town
  • South Scarle
  • East Lound
  • Loversall
  • Bole
  • Ossington
  • Moorhouse
  • Saundby
  • Low Burnham
  • Kexby
  • Sibthorpe
  • Darlton
  • Wigsley
  • Harworth
  • Scotterthorpe
  • Rockley
  • Heapham
  • East Ferry
  • Maplebeck
  • Thorney
  • Old Edlington
  • Wiseton
  • Ragnall
  • Wildsworth
  • Springthorpe
  • Cottam
  • Milton
  • Belton
  • Graizelound
  • Woodside
  • Walkerith
  • West Drayton
  • Knaith
  • West Markham
  • Pilham
  • Eaton
  • Headon
  • Brough
  • Babworth
  • Ompton
  • Coates
  • Kersall
  • Grassthorpe
  • Westgate
  • High Marnham
  • Wilsic
  • Welham
  • Scaftworth
  • Wharton
  • Aisby
  • Low Marnham
  • Stokeham
  • Gate Burton
  • Drakeholes
  • Misterton
  • Upton
  • Nether Headon
  • Harpswell
  • Sturgate
  • South Wheatley
  • Swinethorpe
  • Nethergate
  • Gunthorpe
  • Yawthorpe
  • Fledborough
  • Tiln
  • Whitehouses
  • Dunham-on-Trent
  • Spalford
  • Carlton on Trent
  • East Stockwith
  • Carrhouse
  • Bracon
  • Grey Green
  • Gilby
  • Weecar
  • Park Lidget
  • Bevercotes
  • Church Laneham
  • Thonock
  • Newbig
  • Lancaster Green
  • Norwell Woodhouse
  • Normanby By Stow
  • Markham Moor
  • Coney Green
  • North Harby
  • Heckdyke
  • Misterton Soss
  • Newholme
  • Ellers
  • Carside
  • Epworth Turbary
  • Pelf Intax
  • Lound Hall
  • Thorney Moor
  • Nottinghamshire
  • Sheffield
  • Shiregreen
  • Stocksbridge
  • Parson Cross
  • Chapeltown
  • Walkley
  • Garden Village
  • Ecclesfield
  • Shirecliffe
  • Hillsborough
  • Firth Park
  • Wybourn
  • Pitsmoor
  • Page Hall
  • Burncross
  • Deepcar
  • Grimesthorpe
  • Fir Vale
  • Burngreave
  • Longley
  • Wisewood
  • City Centre
  • Grenoside
  • Broomhall
  • Oughtibridge
  • Malin Bridge
  • Wadsley
  • Sheffield Lane Top
  • Wadsley Bridge
  • Attercliffe
  • Wharncliffe Side
  • Worrall
  • Owlerton
  • Stannington
  • Neepsend
  • Norwood
  • Osgathorpe
  • Carbrook
  • Loxley
  • Hood Hill
  • High Bradfield
  • Low Bradfield
  • Fox Hill
  • Dungworth
  • Storrs
  • Park Hill
  • Load Brook
  • Ughill
  • High Green
  • Wigtwizzle
  • Stacey Bank
  • Tofts
  • Middlewood
  • Brightholmlee
  • Netherthorpe
  • Holdworth
  • Low Holdworth
  • Atlas
  • Philadelphia
  • Southey
  • Hinde House
  • Birley Edge
  • Stubbin
  • Rails
  • Onesacre
  • Rainstorth
  • Butterthwaite
  • Ashopton
  • Low Matlock
  • High Matlock
  • Nether Edge
  • Hemsworth
  • Crookes
  • Norton Lees
  • Heeley
  • Norfolk Park
  • Millhouses
  • Arbourthorne
  • Lowedges
  • Crookesmoor
  • Sharrow
  • Greystones
  • Endcliffe
  • Crosspool
  • Ecclesall
  • Nether Green
  • Jordanthorpe
  • Lowfield
  • Ranmoor
  • Meersbrook
  • Dore
  • Lodge Moor
  • Banner Cross
  • Sandygate
  • Herdings
  • Sharrow Vale
  • Bents Green
  • Beauchief
  • Batemoor
  • Meadowhead
  • Newfield Green
  • Brincliffe
  • Parkhead
  • Whirlow
  • Abbeydale
  • Workhouse Green
  • Hollow Meadows
  • Highfield
  • Ringinglow
  • Lightwood
  • Woodseats
  • Greenhill
  • Fulwood
  • Broomhill
  • Carterknowle
  • Owler Bar
  • Moscar Cottages
  • Chesterfield
  • Dronfield
  • Bolsover
  • Offerton
  • North Wingfield
  • Clowne
  • Hasland
  • Brimington
  • Wingerworth
  • Birdholme
  • Woodthorpe
  • Old Whittington
  • Dronfield Woodhouse
  • Inkersall
  • Totley
  • Stonegravels
  • New Whittington
  • Bradway
  • Grassmoor
  • Ashgate
  • Walton
  • Barlborough
  • Middlecroft
  • Boythorpe
  • Coal Aston
  • Pilsley
  • Hollingwood
  • Brockwell
  • Loundsley Green
  • Hathersage
  • Mastin Moor
  • Hillstown
  • Brimington Common
  • Whittington Moor
  • Glapwell
  • Tapton
  • Spital
  • Staveley
  • Holymoorside
  • Hady
  • Eckington
  • Lower Pilsley
  • Old Tupton
  • Bamford
  • Carr Vale
  • Duckmanton
  • Calver
  • Shuttlewood
  • Eyam
  • Unstone Green
  • Doe Lea
  • Marsh Lane
  • Barlow
  • New Tupton
  • Arkwright Town
  • Long Duckmanton
  • Poolsbrook
  • Cutthorpe
  • Newbold
  • Holmesfield
  • Grindleford
  • Stanfree
  • Scarcliffe
  • Stoney Middleton
  • Temple Normanton
  • Bradwell
  • Palterton
  • Crow Edge
  • Apperknowle
  • Unstone
  • Barrow Hill
  • Froggatt
  • Heath
  • Shatton
  • Old Brampton
  • Dunston
  • Foolow
  • Langsett
  • Sutton Scarsdale
  • Midhopestones
  • Wadshelf
  • Brampton
  • Calow
  • Ewden Village
  • Hardstoft
  • Ford
  • Upper Padley
  • Thornhill
  • Hope
  • Nether Loads
  • Alton
  • Hilltop
  • Astwith
  • Stockley
  • Leadmill
  • Oxcroft
  • Bolsterstone
  • Hundall
  • Middle Handley
  • Townhead
  • Carlecotes
  • Bolehill
  • Northedge
  • Millthorpe
  • Upper Midhope
  • West Handley
  • Abney
  • Mickley
  • Cowley
  • Unthank
  • Rowthorne
  • Stainsby
  • Dunford Bridge
  • Aston
  • Winsick
  • Brookside
  • Wigley
  • Freebirch
  • Troway
  • Nether Handley
  • Press
  • Corbriggs
  • Ault Hucknall
  • Stubley
  • Holmesdale
  • Greendale
  • Williamthorpe
  • Bramley Vale
  • Barlow Common
  • Inkersall Green
  • Calver Sough
  • Holmewood
  • Curbar
  • Norbriggs
  • Upper Loads
  • Brough-on-Noe
  • Bretton
  • Calow Green
  • Cartledge
  • Moorhall
  • Brosterfield
  • Yorkshire Bridge
  • Rumbling Street
  • Hathersage Booths
  • Leaholme Estate
  • Abney Grange
  • Flouch
  • Hazlehead
  • Snailsden
  • Ewden
  • Derbyshire
  • Rotherham
  • Wath upon Dearne
  • Rawmarsh
  • Swallownest
  • Kiveton Park
  • East Dene
  • Kimberworth Park
  • North Anston
  • Blackburn
  • Upper Haugh
  • Thurcroft
  • Herringthorpe
  • Kimberworth
  • Bramley
  • Aughton
  • Thorpe Hesley
  • Moorgate
  • Flanderwell
  • Thrybergh
  • Kilnhurst
  • Wickersley
  • Masbrough
  • South Anston
  • Greasbrough
  • Harthill
  • Todwick
  • Canklow
  • Bradgate
  • Richmond Park
  • Braithwell
  • Hellaby
  • Fence
  • Throapham
  • Wentworth
  • Scholes
  • Swinton
  • Parkgate
  • Whiston
  • Morthen
  • Maltby
  • Ravenfield
  • Laughton Common
  • Woodall
  • Micklebring
  • Hooton Roberts
  • Harley
  • Ulley
  • Stainton
  • Hooton Levitt
  • Brookhouse
  • Stone
  • Eastwood
  • Nether Haugh
  • Carr
  • Wales
  • Hoober
  • Slade Hooton
  • Dinnington
  • Dalton Magna
  • Clifton
  • Dalton
  • Templeborough
  • Upper Whiston
  • Ickles
  • Old Ravenfield
  • Laughton-en-le-Morthen
  • Brampton-en-le-Morthen
  • Newhall Hamlet
  • Abdy
  • Hoyland
  • Royston
  • Wombwell
  • Penistone
  • Worsbrough
  • Kendray
  • Darfield
  • Monk Bretton
  • Dodworth
  • Springvale
  • Mapplewell
  • Staincross
  • Birdwell
  • Lundwood
  • Hoyland Common
  • Elsecar
  • Ardsley
  • Hemingfield
  • Darton
  • Silkstone
  • Jump
  • Thurgoland
  • Silkstone Common
  • Thurlstone
  • Millhouse Green
  • Oxspring
  • Cawthorne
  • Hoylandswaine
  • Cubley
  • Barugh Green
  • Barnby
  • Higham
  • Stairfoot
  • Blacker Hill
  • Ingbirchworth
  • Pilley
  • Green Moor
  • Castle Green
  • Crane Moor
  • Hood Green
  • Hill Side
  • Bridge End
  • High Hoyland
  • Stainborough
  • Howbrook
  • Swaithe
  • The Green
  • Cat Hill
  • Catshaw
  • Wortley
  • Finkle Street
  • Edderthorpe
  • Bromley
  • Roughbirchworth
  • Barnsley
  • Fox Holes
  • Athersley
  • Keresforth Hill
  • Kexbrough
  • Gilroyd
  • Crane Moor Nook
  • Upper Hoyland
  • Gunthwaite
  • Tankersley
  • Ecklands

Trusted, Personalised Home Care in South Yorkshire

Before providing palliative care to your loved one, we believe it is important to take the time to understand the little moments that brighten their day while they are managing a life-limiting condition. Whether it's being with family as much as possible, spending time outdoors, or simply following the familiar routines that bring them comfort and reassurance during this time, every detail we learn about helps us provide care that's truly personalised. Our Care Professionals can deliver the types of care your loved one needs to stay in their own home for as long as possible, such as personal care, medication management, mobility support, or specialist care, and everything can be adapted as their needs change. Every service is delivered in accordance with Care Quality Commission regulations, and we work closely with your loved one's clinical team to ensure every aspect of their care is coordinated, reliable, and delivered to the highest professional standard.

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Our Care Starts With Connection

A good match between your loved one and their Care Professional can shape the whole experience of palliative care, so rather than simply focusing on practical support, we take the time to better understand their personality, communication style and individual preferences before introducing someone who feels like a good fit. A familiar face helps a genuine connection to develop steadily, where every interaction feels more comfortable than the last. Whether accompanying them to appointments at Northern General Hospital, supporting communication with visiting healthcare professionals or simply providing companionship at home, they can become a reassuring source of connection throughout your loved one's care journey. Each of our Care Professionals receives specialist palliative care training covering person-centred communication, comfort-focused support and recognising changing needs, plus regular reviews with your family help us to ensure our care continues to reflect your loved one's wishes at every stage.

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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

    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.

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  • Respite Home Care

    Respite Home Care

    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.

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  • Overnight Home Care

    Overnight Home Care

    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.

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  • Live-in Home Care

    Live-in Home Care

    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.

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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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Home Instead provide first class care. My care professionals are patient, kind and very reliable. I am very happy with the service they provide

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As I got older, I realised that this service had made me happy in my own home.

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Our South Yorkshire Team is With You Through Every Step

Remaining in familiar surroundings throughout palliative care allows your loved one to continue enjoying everyday routines and meaningful time with the people they love, 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 South Yorkshire team helps make this possible by taking on the practical responsibilities that often fall on families during this time, and providing support every step of the way. Supporting every Care Professional is a dedicated office team responsible for coordinating care planning, reviewing the service regularly, organising schedules and adapting care whenever your loved one's needs change. Our ongoing communication with district nurses, GPs and local palliative specialists means we can ensure our care remains aligned with their treatment plans, if relevant. When so much can feel uncertain, knowing your loved one is surrounded by dependable support can bring your family peace of mind during a challenging time, so our team will always be here to provide the reassurance and care you need.

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Our dementia care in South Yorkshire 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.

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Our home help services in South Yorkshire provide compassionate assistance with daily tasks, ensuring comfort and independence for your loved ones.

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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 South Yorkshire could be an excellent alternative to a care home.

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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 South Yorkshire, so you can spend more meaningful moments together while we carefully manage their pain and comfort.

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Taking a break from caring can feel impossible if your loved one is lonely or has challenging health conditions, but our respite care in South Yorkshire 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.

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