Care and support services in Devon are designed to help people live well, stay independent and access the right help when they need it. Whether someone is living with a disability, managing a long term health condition after an illness, or simply finding daily tasks more difficult due to age, a wide range of support is available to meet different needs and circumstances.

Services across Devon are shaped around person centred care, meaning support is tailored to each individual rather than a one-size-fits all approach. This can include help at home with personal care, meal preparation, medical support or household tasks, as well as access to community based services and specialist care where required. Respite services are also available to give carers a break and ensure they are supported in their caring roles.

A strong focus is placed on helping people remain connected to their local communities, including those in towns, villages ad remote rural areas. Preventative support and early intervention are also key priorities, helping to reduce crisis situations and promote long term well being. Working in partnerships with local organisations and carers, care and support in Devon aims to provide safe, respectful and flexible services that help people maintain dignity, independence and a quality of life.

Home Instead: Exceptional Care at Home

Choosing care for yourself or someone you love can feel like a big step. At Home Instead, we take time to understand each person – their routines, interests and what matters most – providing care that feels personal and familiar while helping them live safely and independently in the place they love most: home.

We are proud to hold Outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), giving families confidence that their loved ones are receiving high-quality, compassionate care from people they can trust.

Our care is tailored to each person, from companionship and everyday help to personal care, dementia care, specialist support and live-in care, adapting as needs change. Personal care can include sensitive help with washing, bathing, dressing and grooming, always with dignity, choice and independence at its heart.

For someone living with dementia, familiar faces and reassuring routines can be especially important. Our Care Professionals receive award-winning, City & Guilds Assured dementia training developed with dementia specialists, combining specialist knowledge with patience and understanding.

When needs become more complex, we can provide specialist support, including Parkinson’s care, catheter and stoma care, and palliative and end-of-life care.

For those needing more support, live-in care provides dedicated one-to-one support from an experienced Care Professional who lives in the home. It allows people to stay surrounded by familiar things and routines, keep much-loved pets close and have family and friends visit and relax as they always have.

At our heart is continuity and genuine relationships. Visits are a minimum of one hour, clients are carefully matched with their Care Professionals, and small, consistent teams provide familiar faces and reassurance for the whole family.

For advice or support, contact Home Instead Tavistock & Tamar Valley on 01822 258292 or Home Instead West Exeter & Teignbridge on 01626 864172, or visit www.homeinstead.co.uk.