Cancer Care
In Bromley, Croydon, Westerham, Sevenoaks and South East London.
Nightingales HomeCare extends specialised cancer care services to individuals residing in Bromley, Croydon, and Sevenoaks areas. Their dedicated team of healthcare professionals is well-equipped to provide compassionate and comprehensive support to patients dealing with cancer within the comfort and familiarity of their homes.
With a patient-centred approach, Nightingales HomeCare creates customised care plans to cater to the unique needs and requirements of each individual. Their services encompass medical monitoring, medication management, pain relief strategies, wound care, emotional support, and rehabilitation therapies. By offering a holistic and personalised approach to cancer care, Nightingales HomeCare aims to enhance the quality of life and overall well-being of patients throughout their cancer journey.
The team at Nightingales HomeCare is committed to providing not only physical care but also emotional support and reassurance to both patients and their families. With a focus on maintaining dignity and comfort, Nightingales HomeCare ensures that patients receive the best possible care in the convenience and security of their own homes.
Nightingales HomeCare contributes to the well-being and improved outcomes of patients facing cancer, offering them a sense of stability and comfort during challenging times.
What is the role of a carer for someone living with cancer?
A compassionate carer provides dedicated support to your cherished family member, offering assistance with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, bathing, and dressing. This enables your loved one to preserve their autonomy and overall well-being.
Household chores
Assist with dressing
Personal hygiene
Preparation of meals
Prompting for medication
Companionship
At Nightingales, we maintain the highest standards for our carers. We take thorough measures, including background checks and in-person evaluations, to ensure their reliability. However, the most crucial question we ask is, “Would I trust this individual to care for my own mother?”
When you choose our services, you can rest assured that your caregiver will be qualified, experienced, and dependable. Our live-in carers possess extensive experience in the field and continuously receive updated training on best practices.
Each carer has undergone meticulous vetting and interviews, and they have all successfully passed an enhanced DBS check. You can count on them to be punctual, friendly, and supportive. Our selection process is designed to only hire individuals we would trust to care for our own families.
We firmly believe that you will be content with the quality of care provided by our carers. We are dedicated to hiring only the best, ensuring that you have the peace of mind you deserve.
DBS Background
Check
Checking their background to ensure that you can entirely trust them.
Training
We require all of our carers to complete our in-house training program, which covers everything from basic care skills to Parkinson's care.
Personality
We look for carers who are kind, compassionate, and patient.
Cancer care funding options
Exploring your financial solutions
Personal Health Budgets (PHBs) in the NHS
Continuing Healthcare on the NHS is for people who have long-term health problems.
It covers all of your medical expenses.
As a result, you should always double-check your eligibility.
Direct Payments from the Council
Many people pay for care through local government financing. Your eligibility is determined by your requirements and financial situation. With Direct Payments, you can regain control of your finances.
Savings and assets
Most families use their savings if they are not eligible for government aid. Alternatively, you might use the equity in your house to help pay for your care.
If you're interested in learning more about funding for cancer care, please call Nightingales on 0800 612 9132. We're happy to provide free advice, whether you choose us or not. We're confident that you'll find us to be a refreshingly easy company to deal with.
How does cancer care work?
- Schedule your complimentary consultation now. Our care assessments come at no cost, regardless of whether you choose to proceed with our services. During the consultation, you will have the opportunity to speak with an experienced member of our team who can discuss your options and help you determine if home care is the best fit for your needs.
- After the telephone consultation, we will request you to complete an application form and care assessment either online or via post. This comprehensive assessment will cover all aspects of your loved one’s requirements, including medication, health needs, dietary preferences, and preferred interests. Based on this information, we will create a personalised care and support plan tailored to your loved one’s specific needs.
- During the agreement and matching stage, our team will collaborate with you and your loved one to find a suitable and fitting carer based on their individual needs, preferences, and requirements. Prior to this, we will ask you to complete an agreement online or via post.
- Once we have identified a suitable carer, their profile will be sent to you for review. This will provide you and your family with ample time to assess the carer’s qualifications, experience, and availability.
- After reviewing the carer’s profile, we will coordinate a suitable start date for them to begin their duties. To ensure a smooth settling-in period, one of our live-in care managers will accompany the carer into your loved one’s home.
Frequently asked questions
Cancer care involves providing medical, emotional, and practical support to individuals with cancer within the comfort of their own homes. This type of care allows patients to receive personalised attention while still maintaining a sense of familiarity and independence.
Cancer care services typically include skilled nursing care, pain management, wound care, medication management, emotional support, assistance with activities of daily living, and coordination with other healthcare professionals.
Yes, home care is highly customisable. The care plan is developed based on the patient’s unique medical condition, treatment requirements, and personal preferences. The goal is to address the patient’s specific needs and improve their quality of life.
Cancer care offers several advantages, including personalised care, reduced risk of infection, increased comfort, familiar surroundings, and enhanced emotional support from family and friends. It also allows patients to actively participate in their treatment and maintain a sense of independence.
The frequency of visits from healthcare professionals depends on the patient’s medical condition and care plan. In some cases, patients may receive daily visits, while others may require less frequent check-ins.
Home care can be both temporary and long-term, depending on the patient’s needs. Some patients may require short-term care during recovery from surgery or treatment, while others may benefit from ongoing support throughout their cancer journey.
Choosing the right service is important
Free assessment & try before you buy
We offer a free assessment service where we will come to your home and discuss your exact needs with you and your relatives, and answer any questions you may have. You can then try our service for one hour without charge* so you can make sure you’re fully sure. To arrange your free, unpressured and totally without obligation assessment simply call 0800 612 9132 or Complete our Online Form below.
Call us on 020 8466 9664 for more information on cancer care
We’re here to help, so if you’d like to know more please call us. We guarantee you won’t be in any way pressured; we’ll just listen to your questions and share the benefit of our 30+ years of experience. Only if you decide you’d like to take things further will we then arrange for one of our team to visit you in your home for a free assessment. Our phone lines are open between 9am and 5pm, although there is 24 hour support once our service starts.