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Read about all things homecare below, including the latest care industry articles, advice, and company announcements, curated by the Cavendish Homecare Team.
April 18, 2024 Post-Hospital Care
Emotional support after an operation
Surgery can be a physically and emotionally demanding experience. It’s perfectly normal to experience a range of emotions after surgery, such as anxiety, frustration, or even low mood. It’s important to remember that these feelings are a natural response to the stress and uncertainty […]
Read moreApril 18, 2024 Affiliations
The Company of Nurses
In 2023, our founder and Registered Nurse Manager, Mairead Liston, became a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Nurses. This prestigious honour, recognising excellence in the nursing profession, is a testament to Mairead’s years of dedicated service and the respect she has earned from […]
Read moreApril 18, 2024 Affiliations
Homecare Association members
The Homecare Association Cavendish Homecare is a proud member of the Homecare Association, the UK’s leading organisation for homecare providers. Guided by their principles of high-quality care, we leverage their extensive resources, including training programs and compliance guides. We also benefit from their extensive […]
Read moreApril 11, 2024 Post-Hospital Care
The role of nutrition in post-operative recovery
The importance of a post-operative diet Eating well is so important for your health, it becomes even more imperative to eat well during the post-operative phase. We must all maintain a balanced diet, it is essential to maintaining a healthy body. However lets look […]
Read moreApril 8, 2024 Homecare Services
CQC ‘Outstanding’ in care remains
The CQC monitors, inspects and regulates health and social care services. Their reports are then published to the public, helping people choose the correct care. Cavendish Homecare was inspected by the CQC and received an overall rating of “Good” with an “Outstanding” rating in […]
Read moreApril 7, 2024 New Research
A blood sugar testing tool could replace the common finger-prick test
Measuring blood sugar levels Measuring blood sugar levels, for many people, means pricking a finger with a needle and using a glucometer to take the reading. Alternatively, a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can be used which involves implanting a thin wire beneath the skin. […]
Read moreApril 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, […]
Read moreApril 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 […]
Read moreMarch 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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