Palliative Care in Dorchester
Relationship-led and supportive Palliative Care in Dorchester from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 97% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.7
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 97% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.7
The Dorchester Palliative Care team, here to help every step of the way
In Dorchester, many families face the emotional and practical challenges of managing end-of-life care. Our team at Home Instead Dorchester is uniquely equipped to support local families through palliative care at home, helping loved ones remain comfortable in familiar surroundings. With a CQC-rated Good status and over 20 years of combined expertise, our Care Professionals are skilled in providing compassionate, dignified support for complex needs. Our service aims to reduce stress, providing peace of mind and specialist care tailored to each individual’s unique circumstances and desires.
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Why Palliative Care may be right for you
Choosing palliative care at home allows individuals in Dorchester to receive personalised care that respects their routines and preferences, all within the comfort of their own home. Home Instead Dorchester offers a dedicated team, skilled in supporting physical and emotional needs with kindness and expertise. Our local Care Professionals are trained in managing symptoms, assisting with personal care, and providing companionship. With every visit, we work closely with families to meet evolving care needs, creating a respectful and reassuring environment for both clients and their loved ones.
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 Dorchester
Home Instead Dorchester’s palliative care programme supports those seeking compassionate end-of-life care at home, easing burdens for local families. We address vital needs like medication management, mobility support, and attending health appointments, often in collaboration with trusted local GPs and community resources. For instance, our Care Professionals accompany clients to visits at Dorchester Community Hospital and nearby social hubs. This attentive care, combined with routines like weekly visits to favourite local cafés, enables clients to enjoy familiar activities while receiving essential support, enriching their daily lives.
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Trusted Palliative Care from experienced home care professionals in Dorchester
Our palliative care team at Home Instead Dorchester is committed to delivering exceptional support, combining specialised training with genuine empathy. Our Care Professionals, with backgrounds in nursing, palliative support, and ongoing training in end-of-life care, are passionate about providing the highest standard of care. Each team member is driven by the difference they make, helping clients feel respected and at ease in their final stages. From handling complex care needs to offering companionship, our team is dedicated to honouring the dignity and preferences of each individual.
Additional support and activities in Dorchester
Beyond in-home palliative care, Home Instead Dorchester actively participates in local events, including dementia awareness talks and palliative care discussions. We connect families to supportive initiatives like the Dorchester Dementia Café and local bereavement counselling services. Additionally, we recommend resources such as the Weldmar Hospicecare’s community outreach programme, which offers further assistance for those navigating end-of-life concerns. By linking our clients to these resources, we help them feel supported both within their home and throughout the broader Dorchester community.
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Dorchester, Weymouth, Portesham, Puddletown, Cerne Abbas, Wareham, Swanage, Broadstone, Wool, Lychett Matravers
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
DT1 3, BH20 4, BH18 8, BH16 5, DT4 7, BH18 9, DT4 0, BH15 4, BH20 6, DT3 4, BH17 7, DT1 2, BH19 2, DT1 1, DT2 7, DT5 1, DT4 9, BH16 6, BH20 7, DT4 8, DT3 6, DT2 9, BH19 1, DT5 2, DT3 5, DT2 8, BH19 3, BH20 5
Home Instead Dorchester 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Dorchester team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Dorchester team. If you would like more information about our high quality Palliative Care service, please call us on 01305 239289, or fill out the form below.
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