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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.
January 8, 2026 Affiliations
MND Conference at St Christopher’s
Mairead Liston attended the St Christopher’s MND Annual Conference 2025. This highly informative event served as a crucial gathering for specialists dedicated to advancing the care and treatment of Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The conference, jointly hosted by St Christopher’s Hospice and King’s College […]
Read moreJanuary 8, 2026 Private Nursing
Seasonal winter illnesses
With days growing shorter and temperature dropping lower, it’s time to get ready for the festive season. Unfortunately, with the holiday cheer also comes a predictable, seasonal rise in various illnesses. The cold winter months typically see a surge in respiratory infections, commonly referred […]
Read moreJanuary 7, 2026 Awards
Finalists at the LaingBuisson Awards 2025
What is the LaingBuisson Awards? The LaingBuisson Awards are one of the most respected accolades in the UK health and social care sector. This prestigious program celebrates individuals, teams, and organisations that demonstrate outstanding quality, innovation, and best practice across a wide range of […]
Read moreJanuary 7, 2026 Awareness Days
Staying mentally healthy this January
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Prioritise ‘mind-first’ wellness Instead of focusing on physical changes or what you are giving up, treat mental health as the foundation. use exercise to release endorphins rather than just for bodily changes, and view nutrition as ‘brain food’ to avoid the […]
Read moreDecember 23, 2025 Live-In Care
Homecare over Christmas
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Challenges of the festive period The holidays place significant demands on caregivers, who often struggle to balance festive preparations with full-time care duties; additionally, professional carers frequently require time off, creating a potential gap in essential support. The role of respite […]
Read moreDecember 5, 2025 Respite Care
How respite care can help over Christmas
Christmas is approaching once again, and for those who will be choosing to see their families, they will be organising anything from gifts to food. However, if one of your family members is receiving care, spending a serene festive period together may not be […]
Read moreDecember 4, 2025 Affiliations
In times of transition: ask the expert
Cavendish Homecare is proud to see Mairead Liston, our Founder and Registered Nurse Manager, featured in the Winter 2025/26 issue of Care Talk Magazine. Mairead brings her valuable expertise from over 40 years of working in the healthcare sector. Her feature delves into times […]
Read moreDecember 1, 2025 Cancer Care
Early cancer detection
The ability to detect cancer at its earliest stage is the single most important factor determining treatment success and long-term survival. This crucial advantage is key to preserving a client’s quality of life and dignity. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Survival rates soar with early detection […]
Read moreNovember 28, 2025 Companion Care
Loneliness at Christmas
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Stay connected Chat with friends, call loved ones, send cards, or volunteer to reduce loneliness and boost mood. Prioritise self-care Relaxing activities and time outdoors improve mental wellbeing and energy. Seek support if needed Persistent loneliness or depression should be discussed […]
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