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A cancer diagnosis is challenging. We are here to help. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with a cancer care specialist who can answer your questions and create a personalised plan.
What does cancer care at home include?
At Cavendish Homecare, we provide expert, in-home cancer care designed to support individuals and their families throughout the treatment journey. Our goal is to ensure your comfort, minimise pain and anxiety, and help you maintain the highest possible quality of life.
Other aspects of our cancer care
Expertise in cancer care
As a leading provider of bespoke cancer care at home, we have the capability to offer both nurses and carers to suit your changing needs during the course of your treatment.
Flexible support
We ensure you receive the exact support that you require, precisely when you need it. This includes a nurse or carer to accompany you to and from appointments, ensuring your safety and comfort.
Support for side effects
We provide valuable support for individuals going through chemotherapy or radiotherapy, offering both physical and emotional aid to help you cope with side effects such as nausea, fatigue, and pain.
Medication administration and management
Our team ensures your medications are administered safely and on time, as prescribed.
Symptom and side effect management
We provide timely attention and support to help you manage symptoms and side effects, ensuring you remain as comfortable as possible.
Post-operative care and rehabilitation
We assist with wound care, mobility, and regaining independence following surgery. This includes expert assistance with wound dressings, cleaning, pain management, and infection control.
Emotional support
We provide peace and comfort through consistent, dependable care, offering emotional support and reassurance to both you and your loved ones.
Personalised care
Our person-centred approach means your care plan is fully accommodated to your specific needs.
Faster recovery
With consistent care and a higher rate of cohesion with treatment plans, our in-home care can lead to a faster recovery.
Family engagement
Our care model encourages family involvement, ensuring your loved ones are a part of your healing journey.
Why choose us?
Choosing the right support during your cancer journey is a deeply personal decision. At Cavendish Homecare, we understand that this time calls for more than just clinical assistance; it requires a partnership built on trust, expertise, and compassion. Our mission is to provide you with a continuous system of specialist support in the comfort and privacy of your own home, ensuring your well-being is at the heart of everything we do.
Holistic support delivered with expertise
Navigating a cancer diagnosis and treatment can be overwhelming, especially in the moments you spend away from the hospital. Our service offers a holistic approach, providing essential clinical and emotional support that complements your existing healthcare. We work seamlessly alongside your NHS team, private hospital consultants, and charitable organisations like Macmillan to create a cohesive care plan. Our nurses and carers are highly skilled in a wide range of services, from managing treatment side effects and administering medication to providing post-operative care and emotional reassurance.
Tailored care designed for you
Your needs are unique, and your care should be too. We offer flexible solutions that adapt to your personal preferences and the ever-changing nature of your treatment. Our bespoke care plans include:
24/7 Live-in care
For continuous, round-the-clock support and peace of mind.
Hourly visiting care
To assist with specific tasks or provide support at scheduled times.
Respite care
A vital service that provides a much-needed break for family members and loved ones.
Your partner in care
We believe in a dignified, person-centred approach. Our dedicated team works closely with you and your family to develop a care plan that respects your wishes and personal goals. We are here to offer guidance, alleviate anxiety, and provide a consistent presence you can depend on. Ultimately, your comfort and peace of mind are our top priorities.
Collaborative and compassionate approach
We believe in a collaborative approach to care. Our carers and registered nurses work closely with families and other healthcare professionals to develop a bespoke, person-centred care plan. We are dedicated to providing dignified care that supports recovery and helps you achieve your personal goals. Your comfort and well-being are our top priorities.
Fully regulated by CQC
As a provider fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Cavendish Homecare sets the benchmark for quality and safety. When choosing care, we always advise checking a provider’s CQC registration and inspection reports, which are publicly available. Our commitment to exceptional care is independently verified through their rigorous inspections, evidenced by our ‘Outstanding’ rating specifically for care and an overall ‘Good’ rating. This gives you complete confidence in our professionalism, compassion, and accountability.
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FAQs
Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow and divide uncontrollably. These abnormal cells can spread to other parts of the body and interfere with how organs and tissues function. It occurs when damaged or abnormal cells continue to divide when they shouldn’t, instead of stopping or dying like healthy cells do.
There are five main groups of cancer, based on the type of cell they start in:
Carcinomas: Cancers that start in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. These include common cancers such as breast, lung, bowel, and prostate cancers.
Sarcomas: Cancers that begin in the body’s supporting tissues, such as bone, muscle, fat, or cartilage.
Leukaemia’s: Cancers of the blood‑forming tissues, such as the bone marrow. They cause large numbers of abnormal white blood cells to enter the bloodstream.
Lymphomas and myelomas: Cancers that start in cells of the immune system. Lymphomas develop in the lymph nodes and lymphatic system, while myelomas begin in plasma cells in the bone marrow.
Brain and spinal cord cancers: Cancers that start in the cells of the brain or spinal cord (also known as central nervous system tumours).
Yes, you can choose to have private cancer treatment. Many people opt to have some or all of their care privately, whether at an independent private hospital, a private unit within an NHS hospital, or through at‑home cancer treatment services. Private cancer treatment can be funded in two main ways:
Private medical insurance: if your policy includes cancer care
Self‑funding: paying for consultations, tests, or treatments yourself
Choosing private treatment does not affect your right to NHS care. You can move between NHS and private services if needed. For example, having private consultations or accessing certain drugs privately while receiving the rest of your treatment through the NHS.
Cancer care includes all the medical, emotional, and practical support someone with cancer may need, starting from the moment of diagnosis, continuing through treatment, and extending into life after treatment. It begins with diagnosis and staging, which involve tests and scans to identify the type of cancer, determine how advanced it is, and guide decisions about the most appropriate treatment.
Treatment itself can involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, or targeted therapies, and many people receive a combination of these. Alongside treatment, cancer care also focuses on managing symptoms and side effects, including pain, nausea, fatigue, breathlessness, sleep problems, and other treatment‑related issues. This is often referred to as supportive or palliative care and helps improve comfort and quality of life.
Emotional and psychological support is another important part of cancer care. This may include counselling, mental health services, support groups, and specialist help for managing anxiety, depression, or stress, both for the individual and their families. Practical support also plays a key role and can include advice on nutrition, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, help with mobility and everyday activities, financial and work‑related guidance, and assistance with transport or care coordination.
People also need clear, reliable information to make decisions about their treatment. Good cancer care provides explanations about the diagnosis, treatment options, expected benefits and risks, and support with shared decision‑making. After treatment ends, survivorship and follow‑up care help people adjust and stay well. This includes regular check‑ups, monitoring for recurrence or late effects, lifestyle support such as exercise, diet, and stopping smoking, and long‑term rehabilitation to maintain or improve quality of life.
Cancer care at home means receiving treatment and support in your own home rather than in a hospital or care facility. For many people with cancer, this approach can offer practical, emotional, and medical benefits. Being at home often provides greater comfort and familiarity, as well as more independence and control over daily routines.
People may also receive more personal, one‑to‑one support, which can help them feel more confident and cared for.
Staying close to loved ones and pets can improve emotional wellbeing, and being at home usually reduces the risk of hospital‑acquired infections. It also means less travel and less disruption to everyday life, which can make treatment easier to manage. Homecare can also help with managing symptoms and medicines safely, and many people find it offers a better overall quality of life.
These benefits can vary depending on the individual, and homecare works best when there is good communication between the homecare team, the GP, hospital specialists, and any family or friends who are involved.
Looking after someone with cancer at home can involve many different types of support. Emotional support is often one of the most important parts, which may mean listening, offering reassurance, and simply being a calm, steady presence. Practical help is also key and can include assisting with everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and shopping, as well as driving the person to appointments and treatments when needed.
Homecare may also involve helping to coordinate their care by speaking with their health professionals on their behalf and making sure everyone involved understands their needs. Some people may need support with personal care, such as bathing, dressing, or grooming, which can help them feel more comfortable and maintain their dignity. Managing medications is another essential part of caring for someone at home, including keeping track of schedules, doses, and any side effects.
It is also important to keep an eye on changes in their symptoms or overall wellbeing and to share any concerns with their healthcare team promptly. All of these elements work together to help provide safe, supportive cancer homecare.
Yes, some cancer treatments can be given at home, although this depends on the type of treatment, the current condition, and what services are available locally. Home treatment is most common for certain chemotherapy or immunotherapy drugs that are considered safe to deliver outside the hospital. These can be administered by trained private nurses or, in some cases, self‑administered by individuals after receiving proper training.
Within the NHS, some specialist programmes such as The Christie at Home or the South Tees self‑administration service, allow eligible individuals to receive chemotherapy or immunotherapy at home, reducing the need for hospital visits. These programmes are usually offered to those with specific cancers or treatment regimens that are suitable for home delivery.
Private providers also offer home‑based cancer treatment such as chemotherapy, targeted therapies, or immunotherapy for people using private medical insurance or self‑funding. These services can sometimes offer quicker access compared with NHS waiting times.
Homecare also includes supportive treatment, such as help with symptom management, medication support, and post‑treatment nursing care. This type of care is widely available through NHS district nursing teams, Macmillan services, or private homecare providers such as Cavendish Homecare.
If you are considering home‑based cancer treatment, it is important to discuss it with your oncologist. They can advise whether your specific cancer type, treatment plan, and location make you eligible for homecare options.
Cancer homecare can be tailored to a person’s diagnosis, treatment plan, and stage of illness. Common types include:
Personal care support: help with washing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and maintaining dignity at home.
Medication support: assistance with taking prescribed medicines, managing side-effects, and monitoring symptoms.
Post treatment care: support following surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy, including fatigue management and wound care.
Palliative care: comfort-focused care aimed at pain relief, symptom control, and emotional support, either alongside treatment or when treatment is no longer effective.
End-of-life care: compassionate care focused on comfort, dignity, and support for both the individual and their family at home.
Emotional and practical support: reassurance, companionship, help with daily routines, and reducing anxiety for patients and loved ones.
Nursing care: where required, specialist or community nurses can provide clinical care such as symptom management and monitoring.
Homecare can range from short daily visits to 24-hour live-in support and is usually delivered in coordination with the individual’s medical and oncology team.
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Enquiry Process - What to expect
Initial Enquiry
An initial enquiry is taken when you call on behalf of yourself or someone else. An initial enquiry can be via a phone call, submitting a contact form or an email. Your enquiry is then picked up by the office team who will gather the information and pass it through to one of our nurse managers.
Call Back from Nurse Manager
One of the experienced nurse managers will give you a call back to discuss the needs in more detail and to provide their expert recommendation on the care that may be required. They will then discuss with you, what Cavendish Homecare may be able to provide, what the cost is and what timescale we would be able to commence your care.
Selection of Staff
Once an initial agreement is established, the nursing manager will start working with the bookings team to determine the most suitable nurse and/or carer are best matched with your needs.
Proposed Agreement
Following the tailored care recommendation and the selection of staff. We ensure you (the client) are happy with the proposed course of action and the care is able to commence. In some cases, an assessment visit may be required and this will be undertaken by one of our nurse managers.
Active Client
You will begin receiving outstanding homecare from our team, tailored to your needs. Your care plan will be under constant review to ensure the correct level of care is addressing your needs and being provided at all times.
An initial enquiry is taken when you call on behalf of yourself or someone else. An initial enquiry can be via a phone call, submitting a contact form or an email. Your enquiry is then picked up by the office team who will gather the information and pass it through to one of our nurse managers.
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“We contacted them in a crisis, as gaps and stretched capacity within the NHS meant that my Aunty’s final days were not proving painfree and dignified. Cavendish Homecare provided truly exceptional care for my Aunty in her end of life care for cancer at home.”
“The team were highly professional and constantly attentive. The doctors even acknowledged that her life span was extended due to the dedicated care provided by the staff.”
“The nurse was a wonderful, calm and caring presence. It meant that my brother and I could focus on saying goodbye and being with Dad without any worry that he was uncomfortable or needed anything physically. It meant Dad could pass away with all the dignity and calm he deserved, and we could relax knowing he was comfortable in those final hours.”
