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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.
October 8, 2023 Homecare Services
Introduction of the Outstanding Society
What is The Outstanding Society? The Outstanding Society (OS), founded in 2018, was formed by a small group of adult social care providers who had all recently achieved ‘Outstanding’ ratings from CQC (Care Quality Commission). The society was the idea of Camilla Trimble, who […]
Read moreOctober 5, 2023 Hospital Discharge
How Cavendish Homecare can support your discharge from hospital
Getting discharged from hospital after an illness or surgery can be a challenging and daunting experience. Many people are eager to return to the comfort and familiarity of their own homes but may require ongoing care and support during their recovery period. This is […]
Read moreOctober 3, 2023 Palliative care
What to expect from a palliative home care plan
Palliative care is medical care for people with serious or terminal illnesses but is often confused with the end of life care. These are two different types of care, but they share some of the same qualities. Many people think that palliative care means […]
Read moreOctober 2, 2023 Palliative care
Palliative care FAQs
Palliative care is an approach to improve the quality of life of patients, who are facing a life-limiting and usually progressive illness. Palliative care works to incorporating personalised physical, psychosocial, and spiritual care. The below are some palliative care FAQs asked when patients or […]
Read moreOctober 2, 2023 Homecare Services
What is palliative care?
What is palliative care? Palliative care is a specialised medical approach aimed at improving the comfort, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life for individuals diagnosed with terminal illnesses. This comprehensive care focuses on pain management, symptom relief, emotional support, and spiritual guidance, ensuring […]
Read moreOctober 1, 2023 Respite Care
Respite care for caregivers of dementia patients
Caring for a friend or loved one living with dementia can be very overwhelming. It can take up large amounts of time leaving carers feeling stuck and tired. You may believe that you should be able to ‘do it all’. Seeking help does not […]
Read moreSeptember 28, 2023 Alzheimer’s Care
Cavendish Homecare celebrates World Alzheimer’s Day
In celebration of World Alzheimer’s Day, the team at Cavendish Homecare Professionals hosted a special afternoon with guest speakers including Professor Deborah Sturdy OBE – Chief Nurse, Adult Social Care, Department of Health and Julia Jones, Co-founder of John’s Campaign. Deborah Sturdy, Julia Jones […]
Read moreSeptember 28, 2023 Homecare Services
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Hospice care and palliative care both aim to provide better quality of life and relief from symptoms and side effects for people with a serious illness. Patients who require palliative or hospice care have a team that meets their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual […]
Read moreSeptember 28, 2023 Palliative care
What are palliative care emergencies?
Unexpected clinical emergencies may arise abruptly in palliative and end-of-life care. If prompt medical intervention is not provided, these emergencies can impact a patient’s well-being and overall quality of life. Additionally, such situations can be highly distressing for both patients and their companions. It […]
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