Companionship care
We carefully match Care Professionals with clients to ensure a meaningful bond is created.
Home Care For Cancer Patients
At Home Instead we provide flexible care for people in their own homes who are living with cancer.
Why is home care for clients living with a cancer so important?
We know that, following a cancer diagnosis, life can be extremely challenging for both you and your loved ones, and it’s important that you receive the best care possible to keep you happy at home. Our experienced Care Professionals can support you with a range of adaptable care services designed specifically to support cancer patients at home.
Expert support from our Care Professionals
Our highly trained Care Professionals can provide support in a range of ways to meet your individual needs as a cancer patient at home, such as hourly care, longer hours, waking night care, or even live-in care. We will work with your clinical teams and tailor your home care to suit you. By caring for you in the comfort of your own space, we can ensure you get better rest, nutritious home-cooked meals, less exposure to germs and reduced stress, giving you and your loved ones peace of mind. We understand you may just want to talk or have company during your treatment – whatever your needs are during this difficult time, we are here to help.
How can we help?
We've helped thousands of families to stay safe, comfortable and happy at home. Whatever situation you're facing, or whatever the question is, Home Instead is here to help.
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I am very happy with the support, care and kindness I receive from all the staff of Home Instead.
B.M, Client
Home Instead have been looking after my father for a few years now, without them we would not be able to manage having him living in his own home. They are always bright and cheerful and Dad enjoys seeing them.
Bridget, Client's Family
Knowing that mum has caring and genuine people to help take care of her gives me peace of mind and mum looks forward to seeing the Care Professionals. Thank you for making such a big difference to both of our lives.
Rebecca, Client's Family
What we do to care for your loved ones
We offer two types of home care: hourly care, where we visit at set times, or live-in care, where a carer resides in the home. Both are overseen by our care management team and delivered by compassionate Care Professionals. Each care package is made up of a unique mix of services to meet your needs.
Home help & meal prep
Keeping the home environment clean, safe, and nourishing with home-cooked meals.Personal care
Assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, always respecting the dignity of your loved one.Mobility support
Helping your loved one move around their home safely, including transfers and positioning.Health appointment management
We support your loved one to attend those important health appointments.Community engagement
We enable your loved one to continue to do the things you enjoy, be it a visit to the garden centre or your local art group.Transportation
Assistance getting your loved ones from A to B, whether it be to go visit a friend or help with their shopping.Medication management
Ensuring medicines are taken correctly and on time, supporting overall health.
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Get in touch What is cancer?
Cancer is where abnormal cells multiply in an uncontrolled way, invading the surrounding healthy tissue. There are over 200 types of cancer, each with varying symptoms, treatments and side effects. One out of two people will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime, and half of all diagnosed cancers are in people over the age of 70.
Sometimes cancer will spread from one area of the body to another, in a process called metastasis. When this happens, the metastatic cancer is still treatable, but many types are incurable. Those undergoing long term treatment for cancer may wish to learn more about options for palliative care at home.
What is cancer care?
Cancer care is there to support you in any way you need. From assistance with daily tasks such as household cleaning, laundry, personal care, medication administration, meal preparation or assistance with mobility and getting out into the community, to more specific support around a complex health needs, such as catheters, gastrostomy tubes or tracheostomy tubes. We can even support you with any rehabilitation programmes or palliative stages you may be following, and if things are nearing the end we also offer comprehensive support for end of life care at home.
The benefits of cancer care at home
Our Care Professionals are fully trained and competent in your specialist care needs, so can support you during your cancer treatment in the best way, often relieving pressure on family caregivers. Evidence suggests that effective support helps reduce the number of possible complications and the need for hospital admissions.
Why choose cancer care at home?
We believe that everyone should be able to receive the cancer care that they need in the comfort of their own home.
Receiving cancer care with Home Instead allows you to maintain your independence, routine, and lifestyle. It allows you to be in familiar surroundings during a difficult time, while giving you the balance of freedom and support that you need to continue living your life. With us, care is carried out when you need it, not when it suits others.
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FAQ's
- What happens if my cancer care needs change?
We understand that any care you need can change over time, and we will assist you at every stage to provide you with as much care as you require. Home Instead will work closely with you and your clinical team to ensure we provide you with the most effective support possible. Our dedicated Care Professionals are able to utilise additional skills to support you when required, but will also promote your independence during your cancer care at home.
- Can I have my nurses provide support?
Our Care Professionals have been trained to extremely high standards to be able to support and care for people in their own homes if their condition is considered stable. Nurses are recommended for conditions that are deemed extremely unpredictable or unstable, or that require frequent changes to the clinical care performed and a deeper level of knowledge. We will work closely with you and your clinical team when creating a care plan to assess your needs.
- What if I become unwell at home?
All of our Care Professionals are trained in basic life support and are able to act in an emergency. Competency assessments are undertaken annually to ensure Care Professionals feel confident in how to support you, and how to access emergency services should you need them. Care plans are provided and include specific details on how to support you if you become unwell while they are providing cancer care for you at home.