Palliative Care in Warminster & Gillingham
Relationship-led and supportive Palliative Care in Warminster & Gillingham from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.6
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.6
The Warminster & Gillingham Palliative Care team, here to help every step of the way
Palliative care is vital in Warminster & Gillingham, where many families support loved ones with advanced illnesses. Our Home Instead Warminster & Gillingham team brings years of experience, supported by a Good CQC rating, ensuring compassionate and professional care. By delivering personalised palliative care at home, we help maintain dignity and comfort in familiar surroundings. From symptom management to emotional support, our tailored approach meets the unique needs of local families, enabling loved ones to stay connected to the community they cherish.
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Why Palliative Care may be right for you
Choosing palliative care at home ensures dignity, comfort, and familiarity for loved ones in Warminster & Gillingham. Our expert Care Professionals offer compassionate support, tailoring care plans to each individual’s needs, including symptom management and personal care. Local expertise and a deep understanding of the area mean we can support clients with visits to local GP practices or familiar spaces, helping maintain routines. Home Instead’s flexible and personalised approach ensures evolving care needs are met with warmth and professionalism.
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 of a unique mix 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 provide first class care. My care professionals are patient, kind and very reliable. I am very happy with the service they provide.Paul, Client
As I got older, I realised that this service had made me happy in my own home.Elisie, Client
Tailored Palliative Care in Warminster & Gillingham
Home Instead Warminster & Gillingham bridges the gap between expert care and community connections. We support clients with mobility needs, attending health appointments at Warminster Community Hospital or enjoying a quiet afternoon at The Old Bell pub. Personalised care plans may include medication management, household help, or companionship. For example, one client enjoys weekly walks in King’s Street Park, accompanied by their Care Professional, preserving a sense of normalcy and community involvement, vital for their overall well-being.
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Trusted Palliative Care from experienced home care professionals in Warminster & Gillingham
Our Care Professionals in Warminster & Gillingham are highly trained in palliative and end-of-life care, combining professional expertise with genuine compassion. With ongoing training and local knowledge, the team ensures clients receive attentive and dignified support. Many of our care professionals live locally and share a strong commitment to helping families during challenging times. What drives us is seeing the positive impact on lives—like supporting a family to create treasured moments at home, even in the most delicate situations.
Additional support and activities in Warminster & Gillingham
In Warminster & Gillingham, we actively support local initiatives like dementia-friendly cafés and community talks about palliative care. Families can also benefit from services offered by St Margaret’s Hospice and other local charities providing practical and emotional support. Our team connects clients with local events and activities, such as craft afternoons at the Warminster Civic Centre, to encourage community engagement where appropriate. For more information, visit resources like St Margaret’s Hospice
FAQs
Which towns and postcodes do the Warminster & Gillingham team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Warminster, Westbury, Trowbridge, Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Mere, Tisbury, Codford, Donhead St Mary, Semmington
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
BA13 4, BA14 9, BA12 9, BA14 8, SP3 5, BA12 0, SP7 9, BA9 9, SP3 6, BA12 6, BA8 0, BA12 8, DT10 1, DT10 2, BA12 7, BA13 2, BA14 7, SP8 5, BA13 3, SP7 8, BA14 0, SP8 4, SP7 0, BA14 6
Is Home Instead Warminster & Gillingham a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Warminster & Gillingham 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.
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.
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 Warminster & Gillingham team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Warminster & Gillingham team. If you would like more information about our high quality Palliative Care service, please call us on 01985 988282, or fill out the form below.
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