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 24, 2024 Awards

Finalists in the Health Investor awards 2024

What is the Health Investor Awards? The Health Investor Awards has celebrated the best in health and social care for almost 20 years. An opportunity to showcase the best within health and social care advisory & finance, clinical services and property. Finalist in ‘Domiciliary […]

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June 21, 2024 Neurological Care

Stages of MND

How MND progresses Motor neurone disease gets gradually worse over time. Swallowing, breathing and moving around become increasingly difficult. These worsening symptoms result in the need of treatments such as feeding tube or breathing air through a face mask. Eventually, the condition is fatal, […]

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June 13, 2024 Stoma Care

Living with a stoma

Whether you have recently undergone surgery or have been living with a stoma for some time, life with one can be daunting. However, with the right support and information, people living with a stoma will lead a fulfilling life. A stoma pouch is secure […]

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May 30, 2024 Private Nursing

How to keep your stoma clean

Having a stoma can be a life-changing experience. Depending on the underlying medical condition, a stoma can be either temporary, allowing the digestive system to heal, or permanent. Ensuring that a stoma is properly maintained and remains healthy is essential for minimising risks and […]

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April 24, 2024 Dementia Care

Making your home Dementia-friendly

The way your home is designed and laid out can have a big impact on a loved one with dementia. Symptoms of memory loss, confusion and difficulty learning new things means that a loved one with dementia may forget where they are, where things […]

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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 […]

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April 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 […]

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April 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 […]

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April 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 […]

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