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Relationship-led and supportive Personal 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 Personal Care team, here to help every step of the way
At Home Instead Mid Cornwall, we provide compassionate, fully managed personal care across St Austell, Bodmin, Wadebridge, Fowey, and Lostwithiel, helping older adults live safely and independently at home. Our Care Professionals assist with daily tasks such as washing, dressing, applying creams, and continence care, while offering reassurance and emotional support.
All Care Professionals are properly introduced to clients to build trust from the start. We understand personal care can feel daunting, so our kind, experienced team build confidence gradually, always maintaining dignity and privacy. With one-hour minimum visits, Care Professionals provide unhurried, patient care, ensuring clients stay comfortable, supported, and in control.
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Personal care cannot be rushed. Short 15- or 30-minute visits often leave people feeling hurried while trying to shower, dress, or get ready. For someone who is frail or living with memory loss, this can be stressful and unsettling. At Home Instead Mid Cornwall, our Care Professionals provide support with visits of at least one hour, giving plenty of time for patient, dignified care and reassurance.
This encourages independence, allowing people to do what they can themselves while receiving respectful assistance. By building trust, confidence, and a strong relationship, our experienced team ensures personal care enhances wellbeing. Serving St Austell, Bodmin, Wadebridge, Fowey, and Lostwithiel, we are here to support every step of the way.
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.
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 Personal Care in Mid Cornwall
Accepting help with personal care, such as washing and dressing, can be difficult. Conditions like Dementia, Parkinson’s, or frailty can make it hard to manage independently. At Home Instead Mid Cornwall, we work closely with clients, providing reassurance, encouragement, and support while maintaining dignity and privacy.
Margaret’s daughter had been worried about her mother in Bodmin not looking like herself. “Mum had always dressed well and wanted to look her best. Your Caregivers have helped her look great, and she now enjoys afternoon tea at Lanhydrock House twice a week.” We also support clients in St Austell, Wadebridge, Fowey, and Lostwithiel, helping them feel confident and cared for every day.
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Get in touch Trusted Personal Care from experienced home care professionals in Mid Cornwall
At Home Instead Mid Cornwall, our Care Professionals provide trusted personal care across St Austell, Bodmin, Wadebridge, Fowey, and Lostwithiel, supported by in-house training and extensive expertise. We have three qualified Trainers for Moving and Handling and two for Continence Care, using face-to-face sessions in our St Austell training centre, online learning, and practical, in-home training.
New Care Professional Joyce said, “The initial training I received was excellent. Shadow visits helped me build confidence to provide safe, dignified care every day.” All visits are at least one hour, allowing unhurried, personalised support that promotes independence, wellbeing, safety, and peace of mind for clients and their families.
Additional support and activities in Mid Cornwall
The Cornish Memory Cafes are a fabulous resource offering social support and fun activities.
Concern Wadebridge at The John Betjamin Centre host a wide variety of supportive groups.
The Gateway – Advice and Signposting for Volunteer groups in Cornwall
FAQs
- My mother is reluctant to accept help — how will you support her?
We understand that accepting care can feel difficult. At Home Instead Mid Cornwall, we focus on building a trusting relationship first. Our Care Professionals gently encourage, prompt, and reassure clients, helping them feel comfortable and confident. Every visit is personalised to each individual, ensuring care is delivered with patience, respect, and understanding.
- Who provides personal care, and are they trained?
All of our Care Professionals are carefully recruited, fully employed, and receive extensive training in personal care, including washing, dressing, and mobility support. They are experienced in providing assistance in a dignified, respectful way, ensuring every client feels safe, valued, and supported.
- Which areas do you cover in Mid Cornwall?
We provide personal care services across St Austell, Bodmin, Wadebridge, Lostwithiel, Padstow, Tywardreath, and Fowey. Our local team ensures continuity of care, meaning clients are supported by familiar faces who know the area and the community.
- How are care visits organised and managed?
At Home Instead, all Care Professionals are introduced to their clients before starting care. We provide a fully managed service, coordinating between clients, families, our office team, and healthcare professionals. This ensures that any issues or changes are addressed quickly, and every client receives consistent, high-quality support.
- What are the costs for personal care?
Costs start from £82.40 per week for two 1-hour visits, or £288 per week for a daily 1-hour visit. All Care Professionals are fully employed with guaranteed hours, pension, holiday, and sickness pay, giving families peace of mind that their loved ones are supported by a professional, reliable team.
- How does Home Instead coordinate care with other healthcare providers in Mid Cornwall?
Our fully managed service means our office team coordinates between clients, families, Care Professionals, and local healthcare professionals across Mid Cornwall. From GPs and nurses to community health teams, we ensure everyone is informed, and any issues are resolved promptly, so clients receive consistent, high-quality personal care at 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 - What is personal care assistance?
Physical help given to a person and prompting of an individual to carry out daily living tasks themselves.
- What are the benefits of personal care assistance?
Promoting good personal hygiene helps to prevent illness and the spread of infection. It also helps maintain self-confidence and dignity.
- Why choose personal care assistance at home?
A familiar care professional matched with you provides personalised care and support to you in your own home in the way you want it to be provided.
- How will I know who is providing my care?
We understand that it can be difficult accepting personal care and that is why you will be introduced to your Care Professionals and they will spend time getting to know you before assisting you with your personal care.
- Will I have the same Care Professional?
At Home Instead we ensure that each client has a small team of Care Professionals in place to provide you with care so you can be confident that you will have continuity from the same Care Professionals.
- How do I know my Care Professional is competent?
At Home Instead, we have a robust approach to ensuring that all Care Professionals have regular observations of practice that we call Support Visits, and assessments of competency for key activities such as handling medication or providing catheter care.
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 Personal Care service, please call us on 01726 829312, or fill out the form below.
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