Lung Cancer Care

Yes, many people find their appetite changes during lung cancer treatment due to nausea, taste changes, or fatigue. We can provide gentle meal support, focusing on small, frequent snacks and drinks that are easier to manage. This might mean preparing soft foods, fortifying meals when recommended, or having favourite snacks on hand for when appetite appears. We’ll also encourage hydration and keep track of preferences over time. We always work in line with any dietary advice given by your medical team or dietitian and adapt to what feels comfortable day by day.

Yes, within agreed care plans. Many people manage complex medication routines during lung cancer treatment, including pain relief, anti-sickness tablets, inhalers, or steroids. Our medication support can include reminders to take tablets on time, help reading labels, and logging what has been taken. We can also prompt you to use inhalers or nebulisers as prescribed. We do not replace medical professionals, but we do work closely with them, recording any concerns or side effects we notice and encouraging you to seek clinical advice when needed. Having someone alongside you can reduce the stress of remembering everything yourself.

Yes, coming home from hospital can feel daunting, especially after surgery or a period of severe illness. We can offer short-term or longer-term support to help you settle back in. This may include meeting you on the day you return home, helping you get comfortable, supporting with washing and changing clothes, preparing food, and checking that you have medications and any equipment you need. Over the following days and weeks, we can assist with wound care routines as directed by nurses, gradually increasing your independence through gentle activity and encouragement.

Yes, many people we support live with several conditions alongside lung cancer, such as COPD, diabetes, heart disease or mobility problems. Our carers are experienced in handling combined needs, working from a person-centred plan that includes all relevant conditions. We can coordinate with your wider care network, including respiratory nurses, cancer specialists and community teams. By understanding the whole picture, we tailor support with personal care, mobility, meals and medications to keep things as simple and safe as possible at home.

No, our aim is to support your independence, not reduce it. We encourage you to do as much as feels safe and manageable, stepping in only where help is truly needed. For example, we might support you to stand safely while you wash your upper body yourself, or help with heavier household tasks while you manage lighter ones. Over time, if your abilities change, we can adjust the level of assistance. We always focus on your goals, whether that’s staying mobile, continuing hobbies, or simply feeling confident at home.

Family carers often carry a heavy emotional and practical load. Home care can share that responsibility so you don’t feel you must do everything alone. We can take on regular tasks such as washing, dressing, and general housework, and provide respite visits so you can rest, work, or spend time with children and friends. Many families also appreciate having a calm, experienced professional to talk to when they feel unsure. Our role is to fit around your family, not replace you, so you can focus more on simply being a partner, child, relative or friend.

Breathlessness can be frightening, but practical support can make it more manageable. We follow the advice of your clinical team and encourage simple techniques such as pacing, positioning and relaxation. This might involve arranging furniture so everything you need is within easy reach, helping you sit forward in a supported position, and using fans or open windows for fresh air when appropriate. We can take on energy-draining tasks, like cleaning or longer walks around the house, so you conserve breathing for the things that matter. We also help you notice any changes in your breathing so they can be discussed quickly with your nurse or doctor, reducing the risk of crises.

Dignity is central to everything we do. Before providing any personal care, we talk through your preferences: who you’re comfortable with, how you like tasks done, and what you can manage yourself. We use towels or clothing to keep you covered as much as possible, explain each step before we do it, and move at your pace. If breathlessness makes certain movements difficult, we adapt the approach, perhaps using seated washes or different equipment. You are always in control and can stop or change any part of the routine at any time.

Yes, many people with lung cancer are safely supported at home, often preferring familiar surroundings to repeated hospital stays. The key is good communication with your medical team, clear plans for symptoms like breathlessness or pain, and the right level of support. Our carers can help monitor changes, follow your clinician’s guidance, and provide practical assistance such as medication prompts, help with washing and dressing, and support with meals and hydration. We also work alongside district nurses and specialist teams when needed, so home becomes a base for care rather than a barrier to it. If things change, care can be increased, decreased or combined with hospital or hospice support.

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