BackPrivate Parkinson's care at home
We understand that living with Parkinson’s can be overwhelming. Our team is here to help make the process of arranging care as smooth as possible. You can schedule a consultation with a Parkinson’s care specialist in a way that’s most convenient for you.
Why choose us?
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis can be a sensitive and difficult time for everyone involved. Our experienced team recognises the emotional stress and uncertainty that often comes with a diagnosis and works closely with clients and their families to develop personalised care plans that address their specific needs and preferences. Our highly skilled nurses and carers can provide the practical and emotional support needed to enhance your loved one’s quality of life.
Specialist Parkinson’s nurses
We have specialist Parkinson’s nurses with the skills and knowledge to provide expert care. They can offer crucial information to everyone involved in the care, ensuring everyone has a proper understanding of the condition and how to best provide support. Our nurses focus on a preventative approach and provide key elements of care to meet each person’s unique needs.
Tailored and flexible care services
Our services are designed to be flexible and adaptable, ensuring you have the right level of support at all times.
Personalised care plan
We create a bespoke care plan that is unique to you and your loved one.
Medication management
Our nurses provide support with medication management to ensure your loved one gets the right dose at the right time.
Physiotherapy and other therapies
We can assist with physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy to help with mobility, independence, and communication.
Hospital and appointment support
We can provide support for hospital appointments and other healthcare-related tasks.
Parkinson’s respite care
Caring for someone with Parkinson’s can be challenging, and regular breaks are an essential part of being a good caregiver. Our Parkinson’s respite care services offer relief, whether it’s for a few hours or a couple of days. This allows both the person living with Parkinson’s and the caregiver to recharge and socialise, reducing the risk of burnout.
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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FAQ
Living with Parkinson’s disease can be emotionally, socially and physically demanding. In advanced stages, symptoms become more severe, and the individual diagnosed with Parkinson’s will require varying levels of assistance with daily living. Clients requiring Parkinson’s care at home means we offer the care and support needed for individuals to remain in their own homes, and maintain their independence and quality of life for as long as possible.
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that will progress through 5 stages. Each stage has varying symptoms but not everyone will experience all symptoms, and the order will vary from person to person. Each stage will impact daily life differently as it can vary from mild tremors to severe motor impairment. Due to this, advance planning for additional support and home modifications is crucial for smooth management of life living with Parkinson’s.
At Cavendish Homecare, we provide specialised, private care for those living with Parkinson’s, including end stage Parkinson’s care in your home. Our comprehensive and personalised approach will address specific care needs, preferences and goals. Our flexible packages can also be adapted if circumstances change.
Parkinson’s symptoms develop and progresses slowly and will vary among individuals. However, there are some early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease that you can look out for as early detection will assist in better management and outcome for care. The signs are:
- Tremors
- Small handwriting
- Loss of smell
- Trouble sleeping
- Trouble moving or walking
- Constipation
- A soft or low voice
- Masked face
- Dizziness or fainting
- Stooping or hunching over
People living with Parkinson’s can feel frustrated at their inability to keep up with their families due to the symptoms they experience. However, some have said that their symptoms have eased when they are focused on creative therapies. There are many leisure and creative activities that families can do with their loved ones living with Parkinson’s to boost morale. This will range from listening to music to adaptive yoga sessions and outdoor family picnics.
There are many types of homecare services that are available for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Care services you may require include live-in care arrangements, personal care, medication management, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and emotional support. Cavendish Homecare can assist with timely medications to reduce and manage symptoms such as muscle stiffness and difficulties with balance and coordination.
What our clients say about us….
The 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.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
This is why we do,
what we do.
Our beloved mum is in safe hands
Thank you so much for arranging for Arrah to come tonight. She is a such a lovely kind, friendly and totally professional nurse. My sister and I will sleep well tonight knowing our beloved mum is in her safe hands.
An absolute blessing for us all
“Mary is lovely to have in the house and a great help so thank you for sending her our way. An absolute blessing for us all and mum in particular.”
Grateful
I looked forward to seeing the Registered Nurses everyday and felt safe enough to take the weight of all my medical stuff so that I could use my energy to do things made me feel like me. That’s been a priceless gift and I really am so, so grateful.
