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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June 11, 2022 Palliative care

What does palliative care mean for cancer patients?

Palliative care often gets confused with the end of life care, but the two are different, even if they offer similar things. For cancer patients, palliative care is an integral part of treatment. This article will go over exactly what palliative care can mean, […]

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June 9, 2022 Charities

Cavendish Homecare supports Cruse Bereavement

At Cavendish Homecare, our chosen charity to support in 2022 is Cruse Bereavement. We recognise the hard work and support provided by the Cruse team, helping those who are struggling to come to terms with their grief. They are available to help, no matter how […]

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June 1, 2022 Grief and Bereavement

Getting help with grief after bereavement or loss

What is Grief? Grief is described as a powerful, sometimes overwhelming feeling for people, often arising from the loss of a loved one or a fatal diagnosis. People who are suffering from grief may find themselves feeling numb and disconnected from normal life. Everyone’s […]

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May 31, 2022 Uncategorized

Celebrating 12 years of Cavendish Homecare

On Tuesday 24th May, everyone at Cavendish Homecare Professionals had a lovely evening celebrating our 12-year anniversary alongside our incredible team and lovely guests who have all supported us on our journey. Registered Nurse Manager RN and Founder, Mairead Liston, delivered a speech to […]

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May 27, 2022 Grief and Bereavement

How can bereavement counselling help?

Bereavement, grief and loss can cause many different symptoms and affect people in multiple ways. There’s no right or wrong way to feel – it’s ok not to feel ok about this if it has affected you. Typically, people choose not to talk about […]

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May 17, 2022 Dementia Care

The different types of dementia care

Did you know that someone is diagnosed with dementia every 3 seconds worldwide? In the UK, there are almost 1 million people with dementia; but they will all be at very different stages, with different types of dementia. Because we are all different, and […]

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May 17, 2022 Dementia Care

Important tips for dementia caregivers

Caring for someone living with dementia can be a long, stressful, and intensely emotional journey. As there is currently no cure for dementia, it is often the care and support that makes the biggest difference to a loved one’s quality of life. However, caregiving can […]

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May 13, 2022 Mental Health

Supporting someone with a mental illness

‘1 in 4 people experience mental health problems’ NHS Whether you are a family member, friend or carer supporting someone with a mental illness can be challenging at times. You would know how to take care of a loved one with a cold, but […]

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May 6, 2022 Awards

Cavendish Homecare are awarded the Cavell Star Award

We are delighted to announce that Cavendish Homecare Professionals has been awarded a Cavell Star Award. The Cavell Star Awards are given to nurses and healthcare assistants who show exceptional care to their colleagues, their patients, and the patients’ families. Cavendish Homecare is awarded […]

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