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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.
Common questions about diet and cancer
A cancer diagnosis often raises questions about diet. While there’s no magic diet to cure cancer, a healthy, balanced lifestyle is crucial for supporting your body during and after treatment. Cancer and its treatments can impact your appetite and change how your body tolerates […]
Read moreSponsoring a Life-Changing Congress Experience
At Cavendish Homecare, we believe that empowering healthcare professionals around the world helps elevate care for everyone. That’s why we were incredibly proud to recently sponsor an individual’s attendance at the prestigious European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) conference in Finland. Our sponsorship We […]
Read moreFinalists in The Palliative and End of Life Care Awards 2025
What are the Palliative Care and End of Life Care awards? Organised by Care Talk magazine, the palliative and end of life care awards serve a vital purpose: they celebrate incredible initiatives led by care professionals in social care and hospices that are truly […]
Read moreEnd-of-life care for Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
Motor Neurone Disease is a complex condition that profoundly impacts those it affects. While there is no cure, understanding MND and its progression is crucial for effective management and planning. What is Motor Neurone Disease (MND)? Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a life-limiting, rare […]
Read moreCommunicating end-of-life wishes
Talking about death with loved ones is one of the most difficult discussions to have, however, having open conversations about end-of-life wishes can help everyone involved. This is often avoided because we naturally want to protect each other’s feelings. Nonetheless, it is best to […]
Read more5 stages of palliative care
Palliative care is a holistic approach to managing a life-limiting or chronic illness, focusing on making the patient as comfortable as possible by addressing their physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. It’s a broad type of care that can begin at any point after […]
Read moreHow to deal with the stages of grief?
Grief involves coping with loss in major life events such as death, divorce, loss of a home or relationship. Everyone grieves differently but there are common responses that can be useful to recognise when facing a loss. Those facing the end of life or […]
Read moreRoyal Marsden’s Palliative Care Update
Mairead Liston from our team recently had an inspiring day at the Royal Marsden Hospital’s Adult Palliative Care Update Study Day 2024. The day was packed with insights into cutting-edge treatments like CAR-T and cellular therapy, offering exciting possibilities for the future of palliative […]
Read morePalliative 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 morePalliative care for COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a complex and progressive lung condition that affects millions worldwide. Living with COPD can be a challenging journey, marked by breathlessness, persistent coughing, and declining lung function. While medical treatments play a pivotal role in managing COPD, the […]
Read moreEnd-of-life care: Your essential guide
End-of-life care is support for people in the final months of their life. Its primary focus is to help individuals live as comfortably as possible and to die with dignity. This type of care includes managing symptoms, providing practical assistance, addressing spiritual needs, and […]
Read moreWhat is palliative care for cancer
Palliative care can be beneficial at any point in an illness when distressing symptoms arise. It is not limited to hospice or end-of-life scenarios but instead focuses on improving the sense of contentment for cancer patients throughout their cancer journey. In cases of advanced […]
Read moreDying Matters Awareness Week
Dying Matters believes in an open culture that talks about death, and where people feel able to listen and support those who are planning for their end of life, who are dying and who have been bereaved. Dying Matters Awareness Week is an annual […]
Read moreQuestions to ask when looking for home nursing
Getting the right care for a loved one is essential. Whether you are looking for respite, cancer or palliative care, there are many important questions to consider. Finding suitable care can be a stressful experience for both you and your family, and it can […]
Read moreImportance of spiritual support at end-of-life
Why is spiritual support important at end-of-life? Spiritual support is important at end-of-life for many reasons. Being diagnosed with a terminal illness often causes loved ones to think about death, loss and grief, in ways that haven’t had to before. This type of support […]
Read moreDifferences between palliative hospital care and homecare
Palliative care offers physical, practical, and emotional support to those with a terminal illness and can be offered at any point after a terminal diagnosis. What is palliative care? As Marie Curie points out, palliative care can last for years and is a holistic […]
Read moreWhat to expect from a palliative homecare 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 moreWhat 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 morePalliative care for dementia
Navigating dementia and the need for palliative care Living with dementia challenges not only the individual affected but also their loved ones and caregivers. It is a progressive, irreversible condition that gradually erases memories, disrupts cognitive abilities, and leaves the patient in a state […]
Read moreWho is involved in the hospital discharge process?
During the hospital discharge process, you will have the opportunity to interact with a diverse team of professionals, each with unique expertise and abilities to assist you effectively. You may also choose to involve a private nurse, who can provide one-to-one clinical support and […]
Read morePalliative care for heart failure
Living with heart failure can be challenging, and palliative care offers a holistic approach to improve the quality of life for both, the individuals facing this chronic condition and their families. It focuses on managing symptoms, addressing emotional and spiritual needs, and providing support […]
Read moreWhat does end of life care mean?
In the final stages of a terminal illness, it can become evident that, despite the best care and treatment, a loved one is nearing the end of their life. At this point, many people choose to focus on making the person as comfortable as […]
Read moreTypes 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 […]
Read moreThe Lantern Model
Introduction to the Lantern Model Following the successful trial of this innovative international model of palliative and end-of-life care, Cavendish Homecare is now integrating the Lantern Model into services such as palliative homecare. We are among the first providers in the UK to pilot […]
Read moreHomecare plan for the 5 stages of Parkinson’s disease
In this guide, we’ll look at the five stages of Parkinson’s and how a homecare plan can support treatment from your doctor. It is important to note that Parkinson’s disease will affect each person in a unique way. The stages are a guide to […]
Read moreWhen should someone be offered palliative care?
Palliative care is a specialised type of medical care for individuals and their families facing a chronic or life-threatening illness. It takes a holistic approach, aiming to improve quality of life by addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Palliative care is not just […]
Read moreHow can bereavement counselling help?
The loss of someone significant is a moment when support is crucial. Understanding the distinct concepts of grief and bereavement is essential for effective navigation. __________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Grief is personal and unique with no timeline Grief is a natural, highly personal response to […]
Read moreCaring for a loved one with cancer
Supporting a loved one or family member that has cancer can be extremely difficult. Contraction and treatment of cancer can be a very draining ordeal for the patient. Pain can occur in multiple stages. The discomfort that this can bring can be very severe […]
Read moreWhat are the principles of palliative care?
What is palliative care? Palliative care is a specialised form of medical support aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with serious, life-limiting illnesses. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines it as “the active total care of patients whose disease is […]
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