Parkinson’s affects everyone differently and often progresses slowly, allowing many to continue to live full, active lives. At Home Instead Mid Cornwall, we tailor care to each person’s needs – starting with a few visits a week for outings or respite for family carers. Elizabeth in Bodmin , for example, loved her weekly café trips to Lanhydrock. When she could no longer drive, her family asked us to help. As her needs changed, we began visiting daily at 9:15am to support her morning routine. She still enjoys walks in the gardens at Lanhydrock with her Caregiver – always followed by tea and cake, just how she likes it. We tailor our care to suit what the individual person wishes and needs.
Parkinson’s Care in Mid Cornwall
Relationship-led and supportive Parkinson’s Care in Mid Cornwall from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
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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
The Mid Cornwall Parkinson’s Care team, here to help every step of the way
At Home Instead Mid Cornwall, we specialise in high-quality, relationship-led care for people living with Parkinson’s. Around 1,700 people in Cornwall face this condition, and since 2016, our experienced team has supported families across St Austell, Bodmin, Wadebridge, Fowey and Lostwithiel from our Par Moor office. With one-hour minimum visits, personal Caregiver introductions, and expert training and support from our office team, we deliver consistent, compassionate home care. Our goal is simple: to help people with Parkinson’s live well at home, with dignity and confidence.
In December 2025 we were delighted to start helping run the Parkinson’s Cafe in Bethel, St Austell.
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What we do to care for your loved ones
We offer two types of home care: hourly care, where we visit at set times, or live-in care, where a carer resides in the home. Both are overseen by our care management team and delivered by compassionate Care Professionals. Each care package is made up of a unique mix of services to meet your needs.
Companionship care
We carefully match Care Professionals with clients to ensure a meaningful bond is created.Home help & meal prep
Keeping the home environment clean, safe, and nourishing with home-cooked meals.Personal care
Assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, always respecting the dignity of your loved one.Mobility support
Helping your loved one move around their home safely, including transfers and positioning.Health appointment management
We support you to attend those important health appointments.Community engagement
We enable you to continue to do the things you enjoy, be it a visit to the garden centre or your local art group.Transportation
Assistance getting you from A to B, whether it be to go visit a friend or help with your shopping.Medication management
Ensuring medicines are taken correctly and on time, supporting overall health.
Home Instead have been fantastic with my mum right from the start.
I live some distance from my mum, who has lived on her own for more than 20 years and is very independent.
They put my mum first, got to know her, and spent time talking to her. They helped Mum with what she wanted help with, and built up her trust by listening to her and working to her agenda, not theirs. As Mum’s dementia got worse she relied more upon them but they knew her likes and dislikes and spent time with her so she felt like she was valued and safe.
Great communication, the online portal and daily task notes kept me informed on Mum’s state of mind, health and activities. Appropriate phone calls for urgent contact and emails when less urgent.
When circumstances change e.g. stay in hospital, a deterioration in her dementia, increase in help needed, Home Instead helped me by adapting the services they provided giving me advice and the support I needed.
I would recommend their services without hesitation
Home Instead absolutely came to my rescue! Recommended by a family member who is a community nurse, this wonderful organisation provided the short-term support I needed after several weeks of home nursing. My husband’s health was slowly improving but it was reassuring to have a friendly and competent carer to supervise showering and, to my delight, to carry out light household tasks such as ironing. I was able to leave the house for a short while. Right from the initial home assessment visit, the process was easy, and the staff was professional, caring and friendly. Home Instead was there in our hour of need. Highly recommended – thank you.
When we decided to look for a little care for mum we were recommended Home Instead in St. Austell. Mum was really apprehensive and didn’t really want any help and especially in her home. We had a trial run and the team came out to assess mums needs, she now looks forward to seeing the carers. They bring
a bit of sunshine to mum’s days whether it is first thing in the morning or giving her tea in the evenings. The chats, caring, and assistance is second to none. Mum loves their visits. If anytime we needed to make changes to her care package due to extra needs, everything possible was done to achieve this. It is such a caring company and it helps the family with caring for mum.
Tailored Parkinson’s Care in Mid Cornwall
Our Care Coordinators design personalised Care Plans around each person’s needs and preferences, always focused on maintaining independence. We support with medication, and as needs grow, assist with tasks like washing and dressing. Our office team trains Caregivers in medication and cream application, with weekly checks to ensure everything’s done safely. Bill in Wadebridge , who lives with Parkinson’s, always looked forward to his weekly trips to Trevone beach. When mobility became harder, his Caregiver Caroline made sure he could still go—driving him there and walking alongside him with a stick. She now visits daily to help him start his day right, keeping his routine and freedom intact.
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Our Care Manager Claire and Training Coordinator Rhiannon are Level 5 qualified, leading a team trained in specialist Parkinson’s home care.
Every Care Professional completes Parkinson’s-specific training for challenges such as tremor, rigidity, freezing episodes, fatigue, medication routines and mobility support.
Using our relationship-led model (developed for dementia and frailty), we provide consistent, familiar care that adapts as needs change across Mid Cornwall. With one-hour minimum visits and personal introductions, we help clients stay safe and independent at home, while supporting family carers too.
Training runs regularly at our Par Moor centre near St Austell using real-life scenarios.
Additional support and activities in Mid Cornwall
Parkinson’s UK in Cornwall – Activities and advice for people living with Parkinson’s and their families and friends.
St Austell drop In – Every 2nd Wednesday of the month 10:30 and and 2 pm. We’ll be helping run the cafe with Parkinson’s Cornwall.
“We aim to provide fellowship, information and a program of fun activities, guest speakers and exercise to music. Tea and coffee provided in abundance and a light 2 course luncheon is available at a nominal charge.”
Wadebridge Cafe – Malcom Barnecutts, Nr Tesco, Wadebridge, PL27 7FE 01208 420 432
kay@wadebridge-parkinsons-cafe.org
“Come and meet others, have a chat and a cuppa. Friends, family and carers are very welcome.
We meet on the second Tuesday of the month from 11am to 12 noon.”
FAQs
- Do you provide Parkinson’s care at home in Mid Cornwall?
Yes. We deliver specialist Parkinson’s care at home across Mid Cornwall, including St Austell, Bodmin, Fowey, Wadebridge and surrounding villages. Support is personalised to symptoms and routines, and can increase as needs change.
- What help can your carers provide for someone living with Parkinson’s?
Our trained Care Professionals can help with mobility and transfers, tremor and rigidity support, medication prompts, personal care, meal preparation, continence care, fatigue management, and companionship. We focus on safe, confidence-building care that helps people stay independent at home.
- How long are Parkinson’s home care visits and how often can they be arranged?
All visits are a minimum of one hour, so care is never rushed. We offer flexible schedules—from a few hours a week to daily visits—tailored for clients in St Austell, Bodmin, Fowey, Wadebridge and nearby villages.
- Can your Parkinson’s care adapt as symptoms progress?
Absolutely. Parkinson’s affects everyone differently, so we review care regularly and adjust support for changes such as freezing episodes, balance issues, swallowing concerns, or increased fatigue. Your care plan evolves with you, keeping support consistent and reliable.
- Do you offer community support like a Parkinson’s Café in Cornwall?
Yes. We’re proud to lead a local Parkinson’s Cornwall Café in partnership with St Austell Rotary at Bethel, offering a welcoming space for people with Parkinson’s and their families to connect, share experiences, and access ongoing support alongside home care.
Parkinsons Cornwall have lots of useful support and information on their site.
- How much is Parkinson's care at home in Cornwall?
Home Instead care can be from a couple of hours a week costing £82.40. A daily visit of one hour is £288 per week. If needs increase we can offer a daily morning and evening visit for £577 per week. This dedicated one to one care backed up with support from the office team can be a cost effective alternative to residential care and allow someone to remain living on their own home.
- Which towns and postcodes do the Mid Cornwall team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
St Austell, Bodmin, Fowey, Wadebridge, Lostwithiel, St Blazey, Padstow, Par, Tywardreath, Duporth, Lanivet, St Blazey Gate, Carlyon Bay, St Columb Major, Indian Queens, Mount Charles, Boscoppa, Roche, Camelford, St Dennis, Bugle, Penwithick, Delabole, Dobwalls, Trewoon, Lanivet, Highertown, Menheniot, Windsor, Rumford, Boscastle, Stenalees, Port Gaverne, St Teath, Pelynt, St Eval, Polruan, St Neot, Luxulyan, Trevone, St Tudy, St Mabyn, St Keyne, Trezaise, Trebetherick, Penpont, Widegates, Nanstallon, Lanreath, East Taphouse, Dunmere, Trethurgy, Constantine Bay, St Kew Highway, Rock, St Martin, Polzeath, Golant, Lockengate, Blisland, Lerryn, Duloe, St Issey, Trembraze, Lowertown, Tregrehan Mills, Burlawn, Trewidland, Quethiock, Bilberry, Trelights, Merrymeet, Talskiddy, Lanlivery, Longstone, Cardinham, Otterham, Herodsfoot, Trebyan, Washaway, Retire, Porthcothan, Porthallow, Withiel, Tywardreath Highway, St Minver, Temple, Plaidy, Pengover Green, Warleggan, Trewassa, Belowda, Helstone, Rosenannon, Fletchersbridge, St Wenn, Pendoggett, Ruthvoes, Chapel Amble, Tregullon, Watergate, Watergate, Harlyn, Carthew, Slaughterbridge, Bodieve, Trehunist, Marshgate, Trevarren, Tregonna, Tresparrett, Trenewan, Sweetshouse, Bodinnick, Trelill, Sandplace, Penrose, Penpillick, Michaelstow, Tredinnick, Tredinnick, Tredinnick, Tredinnick, Bodwen, Trewarmett, Rescorla, West Taphouse, Treyarnon, Fairy Cross, Tregonetha, Treknow, Trevelmond, Redgate, Lansallos, Redpost, Pendrift, Ruthernbridge, Withielgoose, Tremail, Redmoor, Hallworthy, Demelza, Couch's Mill, Highgate, St Breock, St Pinnock, Bradford, Treveighan, Tresinney, Doublebois, Lanteglos Highway, Trequite, Davidstow, St Ive, Treligga, Coombe, Whitecross, Whitecross, Lower Lank, Newhall Green, Milltown, Portlooe, Trenance, Milltown, Bofarnel, Polmear, Penpethy, Tregonce, Babbington, St Kew, Trewalder, Tramagenna, Trevillett, Trebarwith Strand, Roserrow, Westdowns, Treskilling, Little Downs, St Lawrence, Tregarland, Muchlarnick, Mount, Trevalga, Woolston, Trevia, Treburgett, Pencarrow, Morval, Treesmill, Tregenna, Waterloo, Tregatta, Lesnewth, Trewethern, Ponts Mill, Gluvian, Crugmeer, Mixtow, Millpool, Middle Taphouse, St Ervan, St Endellion, Wenfordbridge, Trelowia, Downrow, Helland, Towan, Treneague, Port Quin, Trebarwith, Trewetha, Tregoss, Trefrew, St Veep, Trevorrick, Tresparrett Posts, Little Petherick, Lanteglos, Hendra, Hendra, Hendra, Maidenwell, Edmonton, Splatt, Charlestown, Castlegoff, Turfdown, Gonvena, Port Isaac, St. Breward, Pityme, Hellandbridge, Tredethy, W Egloshayle, Fraddon, Treverbyn, St Ive Keason, Otterham Station, Hannafore, Tremayne, St. Merryn, New Polzeath, Penhale, Trenant, Bocaddon, Benuick, Trevoyan, Trevean, Lower Trevartha, Trewethen, Carwen, Polscoe, Coldvreath, Higher Trezaise, Higher Dewey, Ambrosehill, Lantyan, Scawns, Trenant, Church Bridge, Drawbridge, Trevanson, Lane-end, Maudlin, Carnevas, Trethias, Lanhydrock, Bossiney, No Mans Land, Gang, Looe Mills, Withielgoose Mills, Treliver, Tregamere, Trewince, Mellingey, Polmorla, Trewinnow, Fursenewth, Colesent, Treworrick, Little Landgreek, Little Tregue, Lannear, Little Tratford, Landgreek, Great Tregue, Trevarder, Middle Lewarne, East Lewarne, West Lewarne, Crumplehorn, Wainsford, West Kellow, Beeny, Tregelles, Tamsquite, Bodbrane, Penhale, Killigorrick, Lower Penpol, Trevedda, Pont, Trefrawl, Trenedden, Barcelona, Talland Bay, Liggars, Lamorick, Keybridge, Tresarrett, Pentireglaze, Hallaze, Cutmadoc, Kerrow Moor, Commonmoor, Hammett, Ley, Pengelly, Fentonadle, Pendewey, Treningle, Lower Woodley, Prideaux, Bokiddick, Tremore, Tremorebridge, Tregreenwell, Gothers, Trenewth, Tredannick, Bodiniel, Draynes, Pickwick, Shortacross, Pensipple, St. Columb Road, Popesmill, Higher Trevartha, Halbathick, Trevecca, Greenaway, Castledore, Treveglos, Trehemborne, Penrose Burden, Bodrigan, Welltown, Higher Penpol, Middle Penpol, Wenmouth Cross, Cassacawn, Lower Cardeast, Trevilla, Trevenning, Croanford, Old Cardinham Castle, Pantersbridge, Fenterleigh, Treforda, Trewennan, Treburgie, Braddock, Penwater, Penventinue, Bodgara Mill, Trethevy, Retew
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
PL30 5, PL25 3, PL35 0, PL29 3, PL14 3, PL23 1, PL26 8, PL30 4, PL30 3, PL14 4, PL27 7, PL14 6, PL28 8, PL27 6, PL31 2, PL25 5, PL31 1, PL22 0, PL24 2, TR9 6, PL25 4, PL32 9, PL33 9, PL34 0, PL13 1, PL13 2
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead Mid Cornwall a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Mid Cornwall is one of 250 locally owned offices that collectively form Home Instead UK. Together, we care for 16,000 clients, delivering one million hours of home care each month. This unique combination of community-focused local offices and the resources of a national network enables us to provide personalised, relationship-led care while leading research and innovation that is transforming the experience of aging. Our services include companionship care, personal care, specialist care (including dementia, palliative, and Parkinson’s), and live-in care.
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Parkinson's care at home what I need?
A neurological condition like Parkinson’s is life changing, as more parts of the brain are impacted it can lead to a number of symptoms that can be difficult to deal with alone. This can include memory problems, tremors and loss of smell. Having Parkinson’s care at home can provide the necessary levels of support to maintain your daily routine and improve your quality of life.
- How much care will I need?
In the early stages of your condition, it may be that only a small amount of assistance is required from our Parkinson’s carers, while in the later stages you may require longer periods of care. We will work with you and your clinical team from the earlier stages to the more advanced stages of Parkinson’s to ensure you are receiving the necessary levels of support.
- Is Parkinson's curable?
At present there is no cure for Parkinson’s, but there are multiple therapies and treatments that will allow you to live with Parkinson’s on a day to day basis. Home Instead can work alongside your clinical team to ensure you are receiving any necessary treatment or therapy as part of your care.
- Does Parkinson's disable you?
Parkinson’s disease affects all sufferers differently, with varying combinations of symptoms between individuals. For the majority of people the condition will take years to reach a point where it has a serious impact on your daily life, with even mild symptoms taking years to show after a diagnosis. Whenever you feel you need assistance we are here to support you at every stage with Parkinson’s care in your home.
- Can I live a normal life with Parkinson's?
The symptoms of Parkinson’s often have a significant impact on your physical, mental and social abilities, which care at home can help to alleviate to ensure you live your best life.
Reach out and talk to the Mid Cornwall team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Mid Cornwall team. If you would like to hear what clients say about us please take a peek at our Home Care verified reviews. If you would like more information about our high quality Parkinson’s Care service, please call us on 01726 829312, or fill out the form below.
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