Articles and Advice

Read about all things homecare below, including the latest care industry articles, advice, and company announcements, curated by the Cavendish Homecare Team.

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April 4, 2024 Cancer Care

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Every October, people all over the world show their support for people affected by breast cancer. Breast cancer is always an important issue, but October is when charities and fundraisers can really raise awareness and funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, […]

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April 4, 2024 Homecare Services

The role of insurers in private homecare

Considering private homecare for yourself or a loved one? This is a big decision, and understanding how insurers fit into the picture can be confusing. Do insurers pay for homecare? In most cases, traditional health insurance in the UK do not cover private homecare […]

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March 29, 2024 Dementia care

Engaging activities for a loved one living with dementia

Living with dementia doesn’t mean your loved one has to stop doing the things they enjoy. There are all sorts of activities – physical, mental, social and creative – that help your loved one live well with dementia and improve wellbeing. Furthermore, if you […]

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March 28, 2024 Live-In Care

How to find a private live-in carer in London

Making the decision to employ a live-in carer or nurse to offer 24/7 care and support is not one you’ll take lightly. It’s completely understandable to feel apprehensive about having someone new move in. However, live-in help can be a fantastic way to ensure […]

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March 28, 2024 Affiliations

Cavendish Homecare partners with Riverstone

Exceptional post operative recovery Cavendish Homecare is proud to announce a new partnership with Riverstone Living, further solidifying our commitment to exceptional post operative care. This collaboration ensures seamless support for clients residing in Riverstone’s recovery suites, promoting a successful transition back to independent […]

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March 25, 2024 Affiliations

Palliative and End of Life Care Awards

What is the Palliative and End of Life Care Awards? The aim of the awards is to pay tribute to individuals and organisations who provide high-quality, person centred, end of life and palliative care – enabling people to have a good life and a […]

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March 24, 2024 Private Nursing

The importance of washing your hands

“You can say to people: ‘Here’s one thing you can do to lower your risk.’ It’s simple. It’s right there and doesn’t cost anything. Wash your hands with soap before you touch your mouth, your nose or your eyes. It’s empowering because it does […]

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March 23, 2024 Dementia care

When should someone with dementia receive 24-hour care?

Dementia is progressive, which means the person with the condition will require more care and support as time goes on. Being a caregiver to your loved one is not easy and at some point, you may feel burned out. It can become more demanding […]

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March 23, 2024 Mental Health

How much sleep do we really need?

Why is sleep so important? Most adults need around eight hours of good quality sleep per night. Some people need a bit more, some a bit less.  However, if you regularly wake up tired and feel tired throughout the day, you probably aren’t getting […]

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