Cancer Care

Yes, many people choose home care after surgery to bridge the gap between hospital and full independence. We can support with washing, dressing, wound-area awareness (in line with professional instructions), meal preparation, gentle mobility and building up stamina gradually. Where relevant, we’ll work alongside physiotherapists and nurses to follow agreed exercises or precautions. Our focus is on keeping you safe, preventing falls, reducing strain on surgical sites and supporting you emotionally as you regain confidence at your own pace.

Care planning starts with a detailed conversation about your diagnosis, current treatment, symptoms, routines and what matters most to you. We’ll talk about what you can and want to do for yourself, what feels overwhelming, and what your family can realistically manage. With your permission, we may also consider information from healthcare professionals. From there, we agree a written plan covering visit frequency, key tasks, risk considerations and preferences, such as how you like personal care to be delivered. The plan is reviewed regularly and updated when needs or wishes change.

Funding options vary depending on your location, diagnosis and personal circumstances. Some people pay privately, while others may receive help through health or social care funding streams. In certain situations, such as very complex needs, cancer care may be fully funded by health services; in others, a combination of contributions may apply. We can guide you towards information about care costs and potential funding, including assessments that might help with support at home. It’s important to explore these options early, as different schemes have different criteria and timescales. Whatever the funding route, we’ll always be transparent about costs and work with you to build a plan that matches both your needs and your budget.

Yes, many people with advanced or terminal cancer choose to remain at home for as long as possible. We can provide sensitive support that focuses on comfort, dignity and what matters most to you and your family. This might include help with pain-related routines following clinical guidance, gentle personal care, support with positioning in bed or chairs, and a calm presence for both you and your loved ones. We work alongside specialist palliative and end-of-life services, helping to put their advice into practice day to day. Our aim is to create as peaceful and meaningful an experience as possible, respecting your wishes and providing emotional support to relatives during a very tender time.

Respecting your dignity is central to how we work, especially when cancer or treatment has affected your body, weight, scarring or continence. Carers will always explain what they’re about to do and seek your consent before helping. We use towels and clothing to keep you covered as much as possible, work in warm, private spaces, and encourage you to do anything you can manage independently. Your cultural, religious and personal preferences are carefully noted in your care plan and followed by the team. If you would prefer carers of a particular gender where possible, we will do our best to arrange that. The aim is for you to feel safe, respected and in control, even when you need hands-on support.

A home carer can offer a wide range of support, always based on your needs and preferences. This might include help with washing, dressing and toileting, or gentle assistance moving around the house. Many people find it useful to have support with preparing simple, appetising meals and snacks, or encouragement to drink enough fluids. We can also provide light housework such as laundry and tidying, prompts for tablets as part of an agreed plan, and escorting you to appointments. Just as important is emotional support and company: someone to talk to, share worries with, or simply sit quietly alongside you on difficult days. Your care plan will be tailored so it feels helpful, not intrusive.

Yes, the period just after surgery is a time when many people find home care particularly valuable. You may need short-term help with getting in and out of bed, washing, dressing, and keeping wounds clean according to medical advice. Everyday tasks like shopping, cooking and housework can also feel overwhelming while you’re sore or moving more slowly. Our carers can support safe mobility around your home, encourage gentle exercises where recommended, and help you build a routine that balances rest with small, confidence-building activities. We’ll always follow any post-operative instructions from your surgical team and help you watch for signs that need medical review.

Yes, many people choose short-term or time-limited support around specific treatment phases, such as immediately after chemotherapy cycles, radiotherapy, or surgery. You might want extra help for a few weeks when fatigue is worst, then reduce visits as you recover. Others may prefer support only at certain times of day, like mornings when getting up is difficult. Care can be set up with clear start and review points so you can adapt the level of support as your treatment progresses and your needs change.

A home carer can support with a wide range of everyday tasks that may become difficult during treatment. This can include help with washing, dressing, toileting and continence care, as well as preparing light meals, encouraging regular drinks and supporting safe movement around the home. Carers can assist with light domestic tasks such as laundry and tidying, offer company and emotional reassurance, and provide prompts or practical support for medication routines in line with professional guidance. All support is tailored to your energy levels, symptoms and personal preferences.

We proudly provide high-quality home care across the East Midlands, in an around the towns and cities detailed below.