Home care in Wigan

Our team provides home care in Wigan and the surrounding areas, including Standish, Hindley, Pemberton and Orrell, helping older adults continue living independently in their own homes. Our Care Professionals can provide companionship, help with everyday routines, support with medication, respite for family carers and more regular care where needed. We take time to understand each person, including the routines they value, what they prefer to manage for themselves and where some extra help would be useful.

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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 care that starts with listening

Your situation is unique - your care should be too. We match our Care Professionals with our clients based on skills, interests and personality, so care is always tailored to you.

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, more intensive specialist care, or round-the-clock help, we work to your schedule - not the other way around.

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Home care in Wigan

Home care in Wigan 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.

  • Wigan

    We provide award winning care in Wigan , Hindley , Standish , Ince-in-Makerfield , Pemberton and the surrounding areas

  • Leigh

    We provide award winning care in Ashton-in-Makerfield , Atherton , Golborne , Irlam , Tyldesley and the surrounding areas

Trusted, Personalised Home Care in Wigan

For many of the people we support in Wigan, remaining independent includes being able to continue with the routines, interests and relationships that are already part of their life. Our Care Professionals can help with getting ready for the day, preparing meals, medication, shopping and light housekeeping, while encouraging each person to stay involved in whatever they can comfortably manage for themselves. Many of our Care Professionals also drive and can accompany clients to appointments, to see friends, into Wigan for shopping or to places such as Mesnes Park or Haigh Woodland Park. Every visit lasts at least an hour, giving enough time to provide the care properly and enjoy the companionship that is so important in our approach. Our local Wigan team provides ongoing training and support for our Care Professionals, including in dementia and Parkinson’s, and our home care is regulated by the Care Quality Commission.

Smiling woman trims an older man's hair indoors, with a framed picture on the wall behind them. - Home Instead

Our Community Partners

  • Alzheimer
  • Parkinsons
  • Homecare Association
  • British Franchise Association
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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 Care Starts With Connection

Our local team takes time to get to know each client and, where appropriate, their family, talking through their routines, preferences and the help they would like. We then carefully match them with Care Professionals from our own team and endeavour to keep the same familiar people visiting regularly. Our local team in Wigan stays closely involved over time, reviewing the arrangement and making changes when they are needed. That could be extra help after a hospital stay or a gradual increase in support as someone’s circumstances change, with the same team overseeing those adjustments throughout.

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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

Smiling woman trims an older man's hair indoors, with a framed picture on the wall behind them. - Home Instead

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

Elisie, Client

Our Wigan Team is With You Through Every Step

When choosing a care agency in Wigan, many families value having a local team that manages the practical side of the care for them. We employ and train our own Care Professionals, organise the visits, arrange cover when someone is unavailable and take care of the day-to-day coordination. The same local office stays involved throughout, giving families familiar people to speak to if they have a question, need to review the care or would like guidance on other support available locally. Where appropriate, we can also work alongside GPs, district nurses and other professionals involved in the person’s care.

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Award-winning service you can trust

  • Leaders in Care Award
  • A round badge reads “Top 20 Home Care Group Award 2026, homecare.co.uk” in blue and white. - Home Instead
  • PRTA 2025 Logo - Home Instead
  • Green graphic stating "95% of clients recommend" with a note about a 2025 PEAQ satisfaction survey. - Home Instead
  • HCA Home Care Awards Winner 2025 logo with green, blue, and gray text and wavy lines. - Home Instead
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We deliver tailored home care to the Wigan 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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Our home help services in Wigan provide compassionate assistance with daily tasks, ensuring comfort and independence for your loved ones.

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Our dementia care in Wigan 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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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 Wigan 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 Wigan, 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 Wigan 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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Discover personalised, flexible personal care for older adults in Wigan, from compassionate Care Professionals focused on encouraging independence.

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Discover personalised, flexible overnight care for older adults in Wigan, from compassionate Care Professionals focused on encouraging independence.

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Discover personalised, flexible overnight care for older adults in Wigan, from compassionate Care Professionals focused on encouraging independence.

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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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