Care and support services in Devon

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, recovering after illness, or simply finding daily tasks more diffi cult due to age, a wide range of support is available to meet different needs and circumstances.

At R&H, we have always had a very clear vlsion of working to the very highest standards, and putting our clients at the centre of what we do. As a small team of dedicated and friendly ladies, we offer help in an unhurried way and provide you with the support and friendly assistance you need to make life that little bit more special and keep you in your own home. Between us we have a wealth of experience in assisting clients with dementia, and other age related health conditions.

We aim to offer you complete continuity in the people who will visit you on a day to day or week to week basis. All our personal assistants are DBS checked, insured and carry out regular training. Although we do not offer personal care (ie washing etc), we offer a wide services such as help with shopping & preparing meals, collection of medications, trips out and much more.

All our support is flexible and tailored to what you need. Most importantly, this will mean that we can usually offer to support you at the best time of day to meet your individual needs.

Some of the services we offer:

To find out more please go to our website www.randhhomeassistance.co.uk.

Westlands is a residential home in Teignmouth with an excellent reputation. It provides high quality 24 hour care in a beautiful homely environment with stunning views over the River Teign.

As an independent home it has been able to attract and retain high quality staff, providing a continuity of care that can be hard to find. Focusing on person centred care, staff get to know the residents, their stories, favourite pastimes and activities. Many members of staff have worked at the home for a number or years.

The Westlands owner Nigel Mallinson, is very involved in the day to day running of home. Together with the Manager Alison Govier, they make a strong management team enjoying good relationships with residents as well as families and friends.

Westlands provides a very high standard of accommodation, comprising of 24 rooms, all with ensuite bathroom facilities. A team of three cooks prepare high quality home cooked food. All meals and dietary requirements are catered for and served in the dining room or individually in bedrooms. Residents enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment from crossword groups, arts and crafts, discussion groups and singing. Regular outings are one of the most popular activities.

Most residents come to Westlands through recommendations from friends or family who have had personal experience of the home. Moving into residential care can be a little daunting for some residents. Some chose to move in for trial periods before deciding to move in more permanently.

We work very closely with healthcare professionals to ensure that residents have the optimum care. We are in close contact with families to provide updates whenever required. Westlands Care Home is subject to continual monitoring and inspection to ensure the highest standards of care and accommodation.

For more information, visit our website www.westlandscarehome.com and read reviews from residents and their families by searching on the comparison website www.carehome.co.uk

Home Instead West Exeter & Teignbridge and Home Instead South Devon have launched a heartwarming new initiative designed to bring joy, connection, and meaningful experiences to older adults across the community.

The new concept, called the “Wishing Well,” invites clients, with the support of their Care Professionals, to write down one wish they have always wanted to fulfil. Each month, one wish will be drawn from the well at the offices, with the team then working together to make that dream a reality.

The initiative has already helped create special memories for one local client whose lifelong dream was to ride his motorbike along the famous Route 66 on his 66th birthday. Following a serious accident a year before the milestone birthday, he was sadly no longer able to ride or drive.

Wanting to help make his dream possible in a different way, his Home Instead Care Professional wanted to make this possible. Together, the team arranged a virtual reality headset experience which allowed him to travel along Route 66 from the comfort of his own home on his birthday. The experience gave him the opportunity to enjoy the iconic journey he had always hoped to complete, creating a memorable moment for both him and the care team supporting him.

The Wishing Well initiative reflects Home Instead’s commitment to delivering care that goes beyond practical support, focusing on emotional wellbeing, independence, companionship, and creating moments that truly matter.

Marian Catana, Owner of Home Instead West Exeter & Teignbridge and Home Instead South Devon, said: “We believe ageing should be filled with purpose, joy, and meaningful experiences. Through initiatives like the Wishing Well, we are helping make our community a better place to age while creating lasting memories for the people we care for and their families. The smallest moments make the biggest difference.”

Home Instead West Exeter & Teignbridge provides personalised home care services across Exeter, Dawlish, Teignbridge and surrounding areas. Home Instead South Devon supports clients across Torbay, Brixham, Dartmouth and more in South Devon.

To find out more about the Wishing Well initiative or the care services available, contact Home Instead West Exeter & Teignbridge on 01626 864172 or Home Instead South Devon on 01803 611630.