Many families want their loved ones to remain at home, surrounded by the places and routines that feel familiar. Home Instead supports individuals across Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Halifax and Huddersfield with calm, dignified palliative care in West Yorkshire, prioritising comfort and emotional support. Our role is to provide practical, reassuring assistance that helps each person feel safe and settled during this challenging time.

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
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
Palliative care looks different for everyone, and our support across West Yorkshire reflects the individual preferences that bring comfort and reassurance. Some people feel at ease keeping familiar morning or evening habits, such as enjoying a particular radio station, watching the light change across nearby hills, or having a few meaningful items close by. Others appreciate gentle conversation, moments of quiet, or drawing strength from spiritual or cultural practices that offer a sense of continuity. Whatever helps someone feel more settled, we take time to understand and respect it.
Our Care Professionals offer sensitive support with personal care, steady movements, preparing light meals and maintaining a calm home environment. They pay close attention to subtle shifts – changes in energy, appetite, mood or comfort – and adjust their approach without disruption. This thoughtful pace helps reduce pressure on both the individual and their family.
With specialist training, CQC regulation and a compassionate team, Home Instead provides palliative care that is responsive, reassuring and shaped entirely around the person and those who care about them.

Our palliative care approach in West Yorkshire is grounded in dignity and a clear understanding of what helps someone feel at ease in their own home. Many people draw comfort from small, familiar details, such as recognising the sounds of their street, noticing familiar views from the window, or following long-standing household rhythms that give structure to the day. We support these preferences, helping create an environment that feels homely and personal.
Care Professionals are trained in communication, comfort methods and recognising when support needs to adapt. They learn each person’s habits carefully, ensuring assistance remains respectful and aligned with how they prefer their day to unfold. We also work in partnership with district nurses, GPs and local palliative teams, so care is coordinated and responsive.
By helping with gentle routines and practical tasks, we ease daily pressures and give families more space for meaningful time together.
When someone is receiving palliative care, families often find themselves balancing practical responsibilities with the desire to spend unhurried time together. In West Yorkshire, our focus is to ease that strain so relatives can be more present without feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day demands. By helping maintain a calm, organised home environment, we create space for meaningful moments to happen naturally.
Our Care Professionals assist with personal care, preparing meals and supporting everyday tasks that can become difficult to manage alone. Their steady presence allows families to concentrate on their loved one rather than the workload that often accompanies this stage. This practical support provides reassurance and reduces emotional pressure on everyone involved.
We also respect personal wishes, cultural traditions and household preferences with care. Whether someone values specific ways of arranging their space or follows familiar rituals, we uphold these attentively. This thoughtful approach helps families feel supported and confident.


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