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 18, 2024 Cancer Care

Nutritious seasonal foods suitable for cancer patients

Maintaining nutrition for your body is particularly important for those undergoing cancer treatment. Not least because the disease and the subsequent treatments can harm your appetite and change your body’s tolerance of specific foods. Ensuring your body receives the nutrients it needs to maintain […]

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January 18, 2024 Post-Hospital Care

What not to do after a hip replacement

A hip replacement is a common operation to replace a damaged hip joint. It replaces the joint with an artificial one. According To the NHS: “Adults of any age can be considered for a hip replacement, although most are carried out on people between […]

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January 18, 2024 Homecare Services

Personalised homecare for all ages

There are a few misconceptions around home care. From who can receive it, to the various services available, not enough people understand what is possible regarding homecare support. Here, we expand on what the term home care can actually cover and show you how […]

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January 16, 2024 Palliative care

Palliative care for cancer patients

What is palliative care? Palliative care is care given to improve the quality of life of your loved ones who have a serious or life-threatening disease, such as cancer. Palliative care adopts a holistic approach to care that addresses your loved one as a […]

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January 16, 2024 Post-Hospital Care

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Antibiotic resistance threatens the lives of millions of people around the world. Antibiotic resistance leads to higher medical costs, longer hospital stays and increased deaths. Because we are constantly exposed to bacteria that can be harmful to our health. People who have undergone medical […]

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January 14, 2024 Live-In Care

Benefits of live-in care

What is Live-in Care? Live-in Care is where one of our professionally trained Registered Nurses or Carers lives with you in your own home. The Registered Nurse or Carer will be in your home full-time, seven days a week. Therefore, there is always care […]

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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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