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Palliative Care in Tavistock and Tamar Valley
Relationship-led and supportive Palliative Care in Tavistock and Tamar Valley 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 Tavistock and Tamar Valley Palliative Care team, here to help every step of the way
Palliative care is about comfort, dignity, and making sure your loved one has the support they need during life’s most challenging moments. At Home Instead Tavistock and Tamar Valley, our palliative care service allows your loved one to stay in the place they feel most at ease, their own home. We provide compassionate, specialist care tailored to your family’s needs, helping manage symptoms, provide personal care, and offer emotional support, ensuring that both your loved one and your family feel cared for.
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We know how difficult it can be to navigate palliative care, but with Home Instead, you don’t have to do it alone. Our fully trained Care Professionals provide sensitive, personalised care designed to meet the physical and emotional needs of your loved one. Whether you need support for a few hours or ongoing care, we’ll work with you to create a plan that fits your family’s situation. And because our local office team manages every detail, you can feel reassured knowing that we’re always just a phone call away if you need to adjust the care schedule.
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.
We were so grateful to have the assistance of the staff of Home Instead who made it possible for my father to be cared for at home for as long as possible. They were kind and understanding and listened to our concerns and looked after my father in a very caring and professional manner.
Rachel
My husband and I had excellent care from Home Instead Tavistock – I cannot praise them highly enough. All the staff/carers were extremely kind, helpful and supportive.
Mrs P
Home Instead have given me a lot of confidence since being in hospital last year. They are more than helpful when you need help. Communication is great, nothing is too much for them. I can’t thank them enough for all the care and support they give me.
Miss S
We started using Home instead when Mum was 92 and still living completely independently. In the early days the visit each day was largely for companionship and to keep an eye on. As the months went by and Mum’s needs grew the team was brilliant at gradually increasing their input and assisting with meals, cleaning and personal care. The service and our requirements were frequently reviewed and adapted to our needs; changing the time of day and number of visits as mum’s needs changed. As she approached 95 Mum needed more frequent care and we chose to access this support using Home Instead rather than a care home for as long as possible. Only when it became clear that 24-hour residential was needed did we choose to move her from her own home.
Flexible, professional and friendly I cannot recommend highly enough.
Peter
The whole process at Home Instead was highly professional and the care and compassion offered to both my mum and dad was amazing. Their needs were discussed with the family and considered at all times. Communication was excellent with updates on each visit and any concerns were immediately highlighted with a telephone call. They were able to cover bank holidays and never let us down on a single visit which is invaluable when you do not live nearby. I highly recommend Home Instead as a home carer provider.
Ruth
My experience was entirely positive. From first contact over the telephone to each subsequent step I felt there was a genuine concern to give quality care for my Dad and me. Details of our personal needs were sought and then catered for, to achieve a truly individual service. Their care added quality to my father’s life in his last year. My confidence in their support was well placed, from carers to managers and administrative staff. I would also mention that I came to like the part of the welcome pack that showed you the photographs of the team who might be answering your phone calls. Another humanising touch in their approach.
Claire
Tailored Palliative Care in Tavistock and Tamar Valley
For one family in Saltash, palliative care from Home Instead meant their father could spend his final days at home, surrounded by family and familiar comforts. A dedicated Care Professional was there to help manage medication, assist with personal care, and provide emotional support to the whole family. Another client in Tavistock found comfort in knowing they could rely on our team to provide dignified, respectful care while remaining in the home they loved.
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Get in touch Trusted Palliative Care from experienced home care professionals in Tavistock and Tamar Valley
Our Care Professionals are specially trained in palliative care and understand how to provide sensitive and respectful support. Led by Lynn and Mike Roddy, each member of our team is carefully selected and fully employed, with enhanced DBS checks and ongoing training to ensure they are equipped to handle the complexities of palliative care. Our award-winning Tavistock office manages the service from start to finish, so you can trust that we’re here for you every step of the way.
Additional support and activities in Tavistock and Tamar Valley
We are deeply connected to the local area and work collaboratively with local health care teams. Our team can signpost you and your family to useful resources, including local support groups and organisations across the area.
FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the Tavistock and Tamar Valley team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Saltash, Newhaven, Norris Green, Tavistock, Launceston, Torpoint, Worden, Wonford, Bude, Callington, Werrington, St Stephens, Yelverton, Holsworthy, Lane End, Gunnislake, Linton, Bere Alston, Flexbury, Pensilva, Hatherleigh, Croft, Clifford, Burford, Princetown, St Cleer, Springfield, Kelly Bray, Blagdon, Kilkhampton, Calstock, Lifton, Landrake, Hartland, Bradworthy, Downderry, Harrowbarrow, Buckland Monachorum, Halwill Junction, St Germans, Crapstone, Dousland, Mary Tavy, Marhamchurch, Kingsand, Hatt, Woolfardisworthy, Week St Mary, Shebbear, Buckland Brewer, Whitstone, Bridgerule, South Petherwin, Lewannick, Lamerton, Northlew, Bicton, Bathpool, Ash, Widemouth Bay, Bridestowe, Lydford, Woolley, St Mellion, Littleham, Tremar, St Giles on the Heath, Stratton, Tideford, Darite, North Brentor, Petrockstowe, Clampits, Exbourne, Axtown, Parkham, Pyworthy, Bere Ferrers, Harewood, Kingston, Downgate, Abbotsham, Monkleigh, Chilsworthy, Black Torrington, Chilsworthy, Sutton, Tremar Coombe, Walkhampton, Crafthole, Cargreen, North Petherwin, Rame, Highampton, Polyphant, Milton Abbot, Rilla Mill, Sutcombe, Merton, Bratton Clovelly, Milton Damerel, Folly Gate, Coad's Green, Peter Tavy, Sheepwash, Middle Crackington, North Tamerton, Leigh, Egloskerry, Venterdon, Jacobstow, Churchtown, Treburley, Shop, Higher Clovelly, Lawhitton, Daw's House, Landcross, Warbstow, Blunts, Bolventor, Newtown, Newtown, Grenofen, Northmoor, Poughill, Ashwater, Leetown, Poundstock, Lewdown, Seaton, Lynstone, North Hill, Polbathic, Southmoor, Trematon, Newton St Petrock, Bray Shop, Cremyll, Derril, Stoke Climsland, Henwood, Inwardleigh, Trelash, West Putford, Jacobstowe, Yeolmbridge, Liftondown, Luckett, Clovelly, Natcott, Broadwoodwidger, Laneast, Budd's Titson, Clawton, Golberdon, Chillaton, Canworthy Water, Gulworthy, Wainhouse Corner, Latchley, Freathy, Upton Cross, Minions, Stibb, Sampford Spiney, Milton Combe, Holemoor, Bennacott, Langore, Pool, Stowford, Meldon, Portwrinkle, Brandis Corner, Ashton, Meddon, Marsh, East Putford, Meeth, Stoke, Buckland Filleigh, Little Comfort, Moortown, Germansweek, Caute, Trebullett, Clubworthy, Ashmansworthy, Cross Green, Sydenham Damerel, Ashbury, Broadgate, North Beer, Grimscott, North Beer, Cookbury, Bush, Altarnun, Newbridge, Thornbury, St Ann's Chapel, Trevadlock, Hersham, Middlemoor, Five Lanes, Sheviock, Horns Cross, Treween, Virginstow, Dexbeer, Eworthy, Challacombe, Ford, Forder, Portgate, Hollacombe, Trevollard, Fairy Cross, Treskinnick Cross, Rillaton, Halwill, Woodacott, Rezare, Coryton, Ashmill, Langdon, Crackington Haven, Sprytown, Tregole, Waytown, St Clether, Derriton, Postbridge, Bridgetown, Linkinhorne, Lezant, Thurdon, Mead, Winslade, Horndon, Antony, Holsworthy Beacon, Cranford, Quoditch, Hessenford, Gooseham, Middlehill, Woodtown, Meadwell, Lana, Lana, Bohetherick, Abbots Bickington, Maders, Pipers Pool, Trebartha, Sourton, Forda, Bellever, Parkham Ash, Bradford, East Youlstone, Hele, Trekenner, Badgall, Thrushelton, Hexworthy, Narkurs, Higher Crackington, Tresmeer, Goldworthy, Walreddon, Dipple, Boyton, St Erney, Meavy, Dutson, Brendon, Coombe, Lake, Coombe, Tosberry, Tremaine, Vale Down, Townlake, Eastcott, Tetcott, Eastcott, Trerulefoot, Penhole, Rosecare, Brazacott, Maxworthy, Clitters, Edistone, Welcombe, Quither, Pencuke, Lewtrenchard, Tutwell, Dunterton, Beaworthy, Lovaton, Bulkworthy, Northway, Dippertown, Bowithick, Milford, Upcott, Morwenstow, Chasty, Alfardisworthy, Chapmans Well, Tolcarne, St Gennys, Trebursye, Illand, Felldownhead, Downinney, Tregeare, Marystow, Old Mill, Treovis, Lidwell, Sheepstor, Trenault, Woodford, Billacott, Caradon Town, Foxhole, Trewint, Trewint, Upton, Nethercott, Upton, Dartmeet, Bradstone, Antony Passage, East Panson, South Hill, South Carne, Whitehall, Frogwell, Haytown, Pempwell, Knighton, Netherton, Philham, Millbrook, Horsebridge, Higher Hampt, Alwington, Huish, Pillaton, Whitchurch, Millhill, Crossgate, South Hole, Odham, Coxford, Trewen, Venn, Hardisworthy, Mornick, Moor, North Darley, Merrivale, Two Bridges, Crow's Nest, Treneglos, Markwell, Splatt, Elmscott, Botus Fleming, Horrabridge, Warbstow Cross, Higherland, Landulph, Bucks Mills, Cawsand, Metherell, St. John, St Dominic, Trevivian, Tregadillet, Cudliptown, Troswell, Tinhay, Plusha, Harragrove, Downes, Pattard Water, Middle Hampt, Dyke Green, Lower Wilcove, Maker, Pengelly, Folly Cross, Redmonsford, Millook, Dizzard, Chilla, Nattor, Kingsett, Dumpinghill, Cotts, Codda, Blachborough, Highworthy, Dippermill, Claw Bridge, Grindsworthy, Luckcroft, West Venn, Beechcombe, Trevigo, Haye, Great Burrow, Ellacott, Camp, Landhill, Bogtown, Carzantic, Wapsworthy, Peat Cot, Landreyne, Tregulland, Basil, Ley, Old Dizzard, Pendowerie, Midlands, Lower Merripit, Penquite, Tilland, Wayland, Chariton, Truscott, Weir Quay, Whitsam, Powder Mills, South Beer, Luffincott Shop, Hole, Titchberry, Aliceford, Moorshop, Cheristow, Kernstone, East Kimber, Lower Trewashford, Lower Trebrown, Halton Quay, Albas, Plymouth, Okehampton
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
EX20 3, EX20 4, EX21 5, EX22 6, EX22 7, EX23 0, EX23 8, EX23 9, EX39 5, EX39 6, PL10 1, PL11 2, PL11 3, PL12 4, PL12 5, PL12 6, PL14 5, PL15 7, PL15 8, PL15 9, PL16 0, PL17 7, PL17 8, PL18 9, PL19 0, PL19 8, PL19 9, PL20 6, PL20 7
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead Tavistock and Tamar Valley a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Tavistock and Tamar Valley 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 - When is palliative care needed?
Palliative care is an option that your clinical team may suggest if you or a loved one have received a diagnosis of a serious or terminal illness, such as cancer, lung disease or Alzheimer’s. Our Care Professionals can provide support that will alleviate discomfort and stress and allow a better quality of life.
- How soon should palliative care begin?
Palliative care can be started at any stage of a serious illness, though it can be recommended to start as early as possible depending on the diagnosis and the treatment required. After finding out what treatments are required you can be easily make an informed decision on when palliative care is needed.
- Is palliative care the same as end of life care?
Not necessarily. While palliative care can include end of life care, it is certainly not always the case and can last for a longer period of time. Some people are able to live comfortably for many years while receiving palliative care. The focus is always providing support as you need it to allow you to carry on with your daily life within the limits of your condition.
Discover More - Will palliative care cause me to lose independence?
Our Care Professionals understand that maintaining your control over your daily life is important. Depending on what care you need for your condition you may need help with a few things or more help with a lot of your usual tasks. The level of help required is likely to change over time, but Home Instead will be there to ensure you keep as your independence for as long as possible.
- Should I continue palliative care after successful treatment?
During your illness you may receive successful treatment from your clinical team. Depending on the outcome of this treatment you may no longer require palliative care, however it may be beneficial to continue for a short while. During the recovery process it can be beneficial to you and your loved ones to have some relief from the physical and emotional stress a serious illness can cause.
Reach out and talk to the Tavistock and Tamar Valley team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Tavistock and Tamar Valley 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 Palliative Care service, please call us on 01822 258292, or fill out the form below.
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