Palliative Care in Thornbury

Meaningful days are often made up of simple, everyday moments shared with the people we love, so at Home Instead, we provide personalised, at-home palliative care across Thornbury to help those who wish to receive their care in the place where those moments come most naturally. Whether it's enjoying a peaceful morning in the garden surrounded by flowers they have planted over the years, reminiscing over treasured family photographs, or spending time with a beloved pet resting close by, these experiences can bring comfort and joy, so we believe they should be preserved as much as possible. Alongside helping to manage their pain and other symptoms, our Care Professionals will help to maintain their dignity and wellbeing so they can stay in the comfort of their own home for as long 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 Thornbury

The team here at Home Instead Thornbury & Yate are proud to provide expert home care in Thornbury. Get in touch to find out how we can help you or your loved ones.

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  • Yate
  • Frampton Cotterell
  • Heathfield
  • Chipping Sodbury
  • Wotton-under-Edge
  • Henfield
  • Purton
  • Alveston
  • Newport
  • Charfield
  • Severn Beach
  • Berkeley
  • Almondsbury
  • Wickwar
  • Frampton on Severn
  • Sharpness
  • Horton
  • Pilning
  • Olveston
  • Hawkesbury Upton
  • Uley
  • Overton
  • Whitminster
  • Rangeworthy
  • Slimbridge
  • Churchend
  • Iron Acton
  • Easter Compton
  • Westerleigh
  • Leyhill
  • Cambridge
  • Engine Common
  • North Nibley
  • Lower Morton
  • Old Sodbury
  • Hillesley
  • Falfield
  • Tockington
  • Upthorpe
  • Stinchcombe
  • Arlingham
  • Coalpit Heath
  • Acton Turville
  • Saul
  • Kington
  • Didmarton
  • Coaley
  • Badminton
  • Church End
  • Tormarton
  • Whitfield
  • Townwell
  • Old Down
  • Yate Rocks
  • Hamshill
  • Marsh Common
  • Ham
  • Aust
  • Upper Framilode
  • Halmore
  • Bagstone
  • Littleton-upon-Severn
  • Elberton
  • Nibley
  • Bibstone
  • New Passage
  • Rockhampton
  • Redwick
  • Itchington
  • Over
  • Northwick
  • Berkeley Heath
  • Milbury Heath
  • Tytherington
  • Far Green
  • Wapley
  • Tresham
  • Hall End
  • Little Bristol
  • Upper Wick
  • Gossington
  • Dursley
  • Epney
  • Goose Green
  • Codrington
  • Awkley
  • Lower Wick
  • Woodmancote
  • Stone
  • Little Sodbury End
  • Stancombe
  • Claypits
  • Brookend
  • Hill
  • Heath End
  • Wortley
  • Shepperdine
  • Gaunt's Earthcott
  • Alderley
  • Latteridge
  • Coombe
  • Parkend
  • Bevington
  • Ozleworth
  • Framilode
  • Shadwell
  • Cowhill
  • Forthay
  • Huntingford
  • Millend
  • Tortworth
  • Owlpen
  • Old Passage
  • Woodford
  • Avening Green
  • Kingswood
  • Ingst
  • Bradley Green
  • Draycott
  • Lower Kilcott
  • Little Sodbury
  • Coomb's End
  • Dodington
  • Petty France
  • Hinton
  • Swanley
  • Priding
  • Buckover
  • Middle Wick
  • Abwell
  • Mayshill
  • Hawkesbury
  • Cromhall
  • Upper Kilcott
  • West End

To us it's personal

Finding the right palliative care for someone you love means choosing a team you can rely on through every stage of their journey. We take the time to understand the routines, relationships and familiar comforts that continue to bring your loved one reassurance while managing a life-limiting condition, whether that's spending time with family, spending reflective moments alone, or simply relaxing in familiar surroundings – we shape every aspect of our care around the things that matter most to them. Every service is delivered in line with Care Quality Commission regulations, and our Care Professionals can provide the combination of services your loved one needs to stay in the place where they feel most comfortable, such as personal care, medication management, home help, or specialist care. We also work closely with their clinical team to ensure our care remains coordinated, responsive and delivered to the highest professional standard, always.

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Award-winning service you can trust

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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.


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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!

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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

Paul, Client

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

Elisie, Client

Choosing Home Instead Thornbury for personalised home care

Sometimes, simply knowing who is coming to visit can make the day ahead feel more reassuring, so we aim to provide this consistency by introducing your loved one to a dedicated Care Professional who has been matched according to their personality, preferences and way of communicating. Instead of repeatedly getting acquainted with someone new, they can spend time building a genuine connection with someone who understands both their medical needs and their personal wishes. Whether accompanying them to appointments at Southmead Hospital, liaising with visiting healthcare professionals or providing emotional reassurance at home, their Care Professional can become a strong source of connection and support during a difficult time. Each of our Care Professionals receives dedicated palliative care training, including compassionate communication and recognising when needs change, plus regular reviews with your family allow us to adjust our support without losing sight of your loved one's personal values and priorities.

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Our Thornbury Team is With You Through Every Step

The familiarity and comforts of home can provide a lot of reassurance during 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. At Home Instead in Thornbury, we help reduce the practical pressures often associated with care at home so you can focus on supporting one another rather than managing daily responsibilities. Families often appreciate having more freedom to simply spend time together when it's most important. Supporting every visiting Care Professional is a dedicated office team coordinating care planning, reviewing the service regularly, organising schedules and responding quickly whenever care requirements evolve, and we work closely with district nurses, GPs and local palliative specialists to ensure our care remains well-coordinated and fully focused on their needs. Caring for your family member is a responsibility we deeply value, and we're committed to providing compassionate support that allows your loved one to remain comfortable and feel respected at every stage of their journey.

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We deliver tailored home care to the Thornbury community to nurture wellbeing and independence.

We adapt our services to fit your life, delivering compassionate, consistent, and attentive care, enabling you to thrive in your home and community.

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