Palliative Care in Torquay

Receiving palliative care in familiar surroundings allows people to hold on to the everyday comforts that mean the most to them, so at Home Instead, we provide compassionate, at-home palliative care throughout Torquay to help those who wish to remain at home where treasured belongings and loved ones are close by. This may mean enjoying a quiet morning with a cup of tea in the conservatory, watching grandchildren play in the garden, or spending time with a beloved pet curled up beside them. These small but meaningful moments can bring reassurance during difficult times. Our personalised care helps to manage your loved one's pain and other symptoms, while also maintaining their dignity and wellbeing so they feel as comfortable as possible in the home they love.

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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 Torquay

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

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  • Paignton
  • Newton Abbot
  • Brixham
  • Totnes
  • Ellacombe
  • Weston
  • Dartmouth
  • Shiphay
  • St Marychurch
  • Kingskerswell
  • Wellswood
  • Goodrington
  • Babbacombe
  • Broadlands
  • Watcombe
  • Roselands
  • Broadsands
  • Ipplepen
  • Marldon
  • Milber
  • Plainmoor
  • Shaldon
  • Highweek
  • Livermead
  • Abbotskerswell
  • Stoke Gabriel
  • Alston
  • Edginswell
  • Compton
  • Dartington
  • Collaton St Mary
  • Stoke Fleming
  • Staverton
  • Kingswear
  • Maidencombe
  • Yalberton
  • Broadhempston
  • Churston
  • Chelston
  • Ash
  • Buckland
  • Strete
  • Stokeinteignhead
  • Littlehempston
  • Kingston
  • Staple
  • Dittisham
  • Hillhead
  • Barton
  • Combeinteignhead
  • St Michaels
  • Knowles Hill
  • St Leonards
  • Dainton
  • Tigley
  • Copythorne
  • Park Hill
  • Cockington
  • North Whilborough
  • Berry Pomeroy
  • Coffinswell
  • Galmpton
  • Ringmore
  • Higher Blagdon
  • Aish
  • Middle Rocombe
  • Westcombe
  • Bridgetown
  • Pleasant Valley
  • Torbryan
  • Hele
  • Lower Rocombe
  • Burlestone
  • Roundham
  • Blackpool
  • Week
  • Lower Blagdon
  • Bowden
  • Thorn
  • The Mount
  • Torre
  • Daccombe
  • Foxhole
  • Upton
  • True Street
  • Capton
  • Netherton
  • Preston
  • Venn
  • Whiddon
  • Combe Pafford
  • Parkham Hill
  • Rea Hill
  • Higher Brixham
  • Three Beaches
  • Follaton
  • Tweenaways
  • Oldway
  • Hookhills
  • Furzeham
  • Shorton
  • Whiterock
  • Beaston
  • Churston Ferrers
  • Higher Allerton
  • Higher Rocombe
  • Waddeton
  • Middle Blagdon
  • Longcombe
  • Puddavine
  • Velwell
  • Boohay
  • Brownstone
  • Bozomzeal
  • Wrigwell
  • Bulleigh Barton
  • Combefishacre
  • Higher Weekaborough
  • Fluder
  • Shadrack
  • Uphempston
  • Blakemore
  • Fursdon
  • Dartington Hall
  • Woodhuish
  • Rock Vale
  • Poundhouse
  • Higher Gabwell
  • Lower Weekaborough
  • Aptor
  • Lower Gabwell
  • Westerland
  • Haccombe
  • Strete Gate
  • Afton
  • Waddons
  • Hemsford
  • Hansel
  • Brooking
  • Dawlish
  • Devon

To us it's personal

You deserve to know that your loved one's care is being carefully tailored to their needs and preferences, even when you can't be there. We can give you this confidence by listening to you and your loved one from the very beginning, and learning about the familiar routines, relationships and everyday comforts that continue to support their quality of life while managing a life-limiting condition. These conversations become the foundation of our personalised palliative care, allowing us to shape everything in a way that suits them. Every service follows Care Quality Commission regulations, and our Care Professionals can provide exactly the combination of care your loved one needs, such as personal care to help them get washed and dressed each morning, mobility support to keep them safe at home, or specialist care if they are living with a condition such as dementia. By working in partnership with their clinical team, we help ensure everyone involved is providing the coordinated, high-quality care your loved one deserves.

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Award-winning service you can trust

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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

Woman in a green shirt brushing an older person's grey hair in a bright, sunlit kitchen. - Home Instead

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 Torquay for personalised home care

A basic care plan might indicate what support your loved one requires, but we go much further to find out about the person behind the care plan. Conversations with your loved one and your family help us understand their character, interests, preferences and communication style, giving us the insight needed to find a dedicated Care Professional who feels like a great fit. Consistent visits help that initial match develop into a genuine relationship over time. Whether accompanying them to Torbay Hospital, communicating with professionals involved in their care or being a familiar source of support at home, their Care Professional is there to provide the help your loved one needs throughout their journey. Dedicated palliative care training prepares our Care Professionals for sensitive conversations and constantly changing circumstances, while regular reviews with your family help us ensure the relationship and support remain a good fit for your loved one at every stage.

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Our Torquay Team is With You Through Every Step

Home is often where your loved one feels most comfortable, making it a reassuring place to receive 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 Torquay, we help make this possible by easing the practical responsibilities that may have fallen on your family during this challenging time, enabling you to spend less time managing daily tasks and more time sharing meaningful moments, favourite activities, or simply enjoying one another's company. Supporting every visiting Care Professional is a dedicated local office team coordinating care planning, organising schedules, reviewing the service regularly and responding promptly whenever your loved one's needs change. We also work closely with district nurses, GPs and local palliative specialists to help ensure every aspect of our care fits seamlessly around any treatment plans. Long after individual tasks have been forgotten, families remember how care made them feel, which is why we strive to ensure every visit with your loved one provides the warmth, empathy and genuine compassion they deserve.

Smiling woman in green helps an elderly person with gardening, holding a green plant pot outdoors. - Home Instead

We deliver tailored home care to the Torquay 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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