Home Instead Portsmouth - Home Care & Live-In Care

01/08/2026

Team fun on a hot, sunny Friday evening.

31/07/2026

Friday evening fun on Southsea common.

18/07/2026

It’s so lovely to be part of a wonderful network such as our wider Home Instead family.
Sharing knowledge, kindness and a fair amount of cake is always a good thing 🥰
Home Instead Central Hampshire Thank you! ❤️

27/05/2026

When people think about home care, it’s easy to focus purely on practical tasks.

But some of the most important moments in care happen when there is time for genuine connection.

The conversations, companionship, reassurance, and quiet moments alongside practical support are often the things that make the greatest difference to someone’s wellbeing at home.

That’s one of the reasons why visit length matters so much.

Longer visits allow time for care to feel calmer, more personal, and genuinely relationship-led — not rushed or task-focused.

We’ve put together a new guide exploring why one-hour visits can make such a significant difference to wellbeing, dignity, and quality of life at home.

You can read the full article here:
https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/portsmouth/blog/do-we-really-need-one-hour-visits-for-home-care/

21/05/2026

When a loved one begins needing more support at home, one of the biggest questions families often face is whether visiting home care is enough — or whether live-in care may be the better option.

It’s rarely a purely practical decision. Questions around safety, independence, companionship, reassurance, and quality of life all play a part.

We’ve put together a simple guide to help families understand the differences between home care and live-in care, and what to consider when deciding what feels right for their loved one.

As always, there’s no “one-size-fits-all” answer — only the right support for the individual and their family.

You can read the full guide here:
https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/portsmouth/blog/home-care-or-live-in-care-which-is-right-for-your-family/

20/05/2026

12/05/2026

We’ve had a busy couple of days here at Home Instead Portsmouth.
We’ve had our quarterly office team gathering followed by the first of our quarterly team meetings.
Our love and thanks to all that came and shared in the fun, with an especially huge hug to both Mags and Natalie as our Care Pro’s of the Quarter. They really do embody all that we do ❤️🥰

09/05/2026

Happy birthday to our fabulous Registered Care Manager, Emma. The girl who brings her heart and soul to everything she does.

Have a wonderful day, lovely girl🥰🥳🎉💕☀️

06/05/2026

One of the first questions families ask when exploring care at home is: “How much is this likely to cost?”

The reality is that home care can vary significantly depending on the type of support, visit length, continuity, and the overall approach to care.

We’ve put together a simple guide to help families understand:
• why care costs can differ
• what to look beyond when comparing providers
• and how our fixed monthly Care Solution packages help make budgeting more predictable and reassuring for families.

Most importantly, it explores the value of relationship-led care and the difference consistency and time can make to someone’s wellbeing at home.

You can read the full guide here:
https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/portsmouth/blog/127491/

05/05/2026