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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January 13, 2024 New Research

Good cholesterol used to predict heart attack and stroke risk

What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty type substance found in all the cells of our body. Our bodies need cholesterol to help make hormones that digest food, vitamin D etc. We can get cholesterol from food such as egg yolks, meat and […]

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January 11, 2024 Private Nursing

What is private nursing?

What are the benefits of private nursing? Personalised care Offering personalized care, this form of nursing tailors treatment to the specific needs of the patient, allowing nurses to concentrate solely on one individual. This focused attention fosters a more personalized and attentive approach to […]

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January 10, 2024 Private Nursing

How will hiring a nurse improve the day-to-day of my loved one?

As our loved one’s face health challenges, the need for personalised and attentive care becomes paramount. Whilst nursing homes and assisted living are viableptions, many are choosing private nursing care at home to benefit from a more personalised approach to their wellbeing. In the […]

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January 6, 2024 Homecare Services

The benefits of working in homecare

Benefits of working in homecare Flexible hours A benefit of home care nursing is flexible hours. If you are not looking for the typical 9-5 then you have the option to work shifts. These shift patterns can work around your lifestyle e.g. if you […]

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January 4, 2024 Hospital Discharge

Preparing for your hospital discharge

Spending time in hospital away from your loved ones can be a very stressful experience and once you are ready to return home, organising your care can be a daunting prospect. Before the procedure Prior to your time in hospital, it is important to […]

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January 3, 2024 End of Life Care

Questions about end of life care

End of life care is different for each person. Each individual will have unique needs, advice, care and support during this time. End of life care will no doubt bring about questions from both the patient and their loved ones. Therefore it is important […]

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December 27, 2023 Uncategorized

Preventing slips, trips and falls for the elderly

Slips, trips, and falls as we get older is quite common. In fact, it is one of the largest causes of hospital admissions. Although majority of falls don’t cause serious injuries, they can leave the elderly feeling quite distressed and damage someone’s confidence and […]

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December 14, 2023 Awards

Regional winners of the ‘Housing with Care’ Award

What is the Great British Care Awards? The Great British Care Awards are a series of regional events throughout the UK and are a celebration of excellence across the care sector.  The purpose of the awards are to pay tribute to those individuals who have […]

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December 12, 2023 Affiliations

Members of Care England

Becoming a part of the Care England membership has many positive implications and benefits for Cavendish Homecare as a care provider. What is Care England? Care England is a leading representative entity for care providers throughout the UK, advocating for their interests and ensuring […]

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