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January 8, 2026 Health and Wellness
Winter safety and injury prevention
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Winter conditions increase injury risk Cold, ice, rain, and reduced daylight make slips, trips, and falls more common at home, work, and outdoors. Prevention is possible Clearing leaves, gritting paths, using non-slip mats, and ensuring good lighting can significantly reduce accidents. […]
Read moreJanuary 8, 2026 Affiliations
MND Conference at St Christopher’s
Mairead Liston attended the St Christopher’s MND Annual Conference 2025. This highly informative event served as a crucial gathering for specialists dedicated to advancing the care and treatment of Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The conference, jointly hosted by St Christopher’s Hospice and King’s College […]
Read moreJanuary 8, 2026 Private Nursing
Seasonal winter illnesses
With days growing shorter and temperature dropping lower, it’s time to get ready for the festive season. Unfortunately, with the holiday cheer also comes a predictable, seasonal rise in various illnesses. The cold winter months typically see a surge in respiratory infections, commonly referred […]
Read moreJanuary 7, 2026 Awards
Finalists at the LaingBuisson Awards 2025
What is the LaingBuisson Awards? The LaingBuisson Awards are one of the most respected accolades in the UK health and social care sector. This prestigious program celebrates individuals, teams, and organisations that demonstrate outstanding quality, innovation, and best practice across a wide range of […]
Read moreJanuary 7, 2026 Awareness Days
Staying mentally healthy this January
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Prioritise ‘mind-first’ wellness Instead of focusing on physical changes or what you are giving up, treat mental health as the foundation. use exercise to release endorphins rather than just for bodily changes, and view nutrition as ‘brain food’ to avoid the […]
Read moreDecember 23, 2025 Live-In Care
Homecare over Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching, many look forward to spending quality time with loved ones. However, for families with relatives receiving care, the festive season can also bring added worry. Specific care needs and routines can sometimes make this time of year feel more complicated, […]
Read moreDecember 5, 2025 Respite Care
How respite care can help over Christmas
Christmas is approaching once again, and for those who will be choosing to see their families, they will be organising anything from gifts to food. However, if one of your family members is receiving care, spending a serene festive period together may not be […]
Read moreDecember 4, 2025 Affiliations
In times of transition: ask the expert
Cavendish Homecare is proud to see Mairead Liston, our Founder and Registered Nurse Manager, featured in the Winter 2025/26 issue of Care Talk Magazine. Mairead brings her valuable expertise from over 40 years of working in the healthcare sector. Her feature delves into times […]
Read moreDecember 1, 2025 Cancer Care
Early cancer detection
The ability to detect cancer at its earliest stage is the single most important factor determining treatment success and long-term survival. This crucial advantage is key to preserving a client’s quality of life and dignity. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Survival rates soar with early detection […]
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