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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September 28, 2023 End of Life Care

What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Scope and timing Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is specifically for end-of-life care. Settings Both can be delivered at home, in hospitals, hospices, or care facilities, with homecare offering comfort in […]

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September 25, 2023 Hospital Discharge

Who is involved in the hospital discharge process?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Roles in hospital discharge planning The discharge process involves a multidisciplinary team, including coordinators who manage logistics like transport and equipment, and district nurses who provide clinical home visits for tasks such as wound dressings or catheter care. Community and specialist […]

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September 23, 2023 Affiliations

Cavendish Homecare embrace St. Christopher’s Lantern Model

At Cavendish Homecare, we pride ourselves on delivering the best possible care to all our clients and patients. Currently with increased demands for palliative and end of life care, we are evolving and developing these essential services. We are working with St. Christopher’s hospice […]

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September 23, 2023 Dementia care

Palliative care for heart failure

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Holistic symptom management Palliative care helps manage breathlessness, fatigue, swelling, pain, and anxiety, improving comfort for people with advanced heart failure. Early planning and conversations Discussing care preferences and treatment goals early ensures that patients’ wishes are respected and informs decisions […]

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September 10, 2023 End of Life Care

What does end of life care mean?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Focus on comfort and dignity End-of-life care prioritises keeping your loved one comfortable, supported, and at peace, often at home, while respecting their wishes. Changing needs Patients may require practical care, emotional support, and grief guidance, while caregivers may need respite […]

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September 8, 2023 Awareness Days

World Suicide Prevention Day

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Global awareness and action Observed on the 10th September, World Suicide Prevention Day aims to reduce stigma and encourage early mental health intervention to address the global crisis affecting over 700,000 people annually. Vital support networks Organisations like Cruse Bereavement and […]

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September 8, 2023 Affiliations

Care England collaboration

Cavendish Homecare is delighted to announce an exciting collaboration with Care England. We have long admired the excellent work that Care England provides and as one of the most recognised voices in the care sector. In recent times, they have been particularly prominent through […]

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September 6, 2023 Grief and Bereavement

Types of palliative care

Palliative care is a specialised approach that helps people with a serious illness feel as comfortable as possible. It focuses on managing symptoms like pain and also provides emotional, social, and spiritual support for both the patient and their family. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways The […]

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September 6, 2023 Affiliations

The Lantern Model

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Integration of the Lantern Model Cavendish Homecare is among the first UK providers to adopt the Lantern Model, an innovative, nurse-led framework for palliative and end-of-life care developed in collaboration with St. Christopher’s Hospice. A holistic and person-centred approach The model […]