
Cancer Care - Home Care For Those with Cancer
Cancer care for you or your loved one at home
Coming to terms with a cancer diagnosis can be one of the toughest things to face in life.
If you or a loved one are living with cancer and require additional day-to-day assistance, we're here to help. We can support you in your home with specialist support, tailored to your condition and your circumstances.
Our wonderful carers are trained to provide home care for cancer patients who may be affected by many forms of the illness. As a reliable and compassionate live in care provider, we've helped people with all forms of cancer in our many years as a provider of quality home care.
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What does cancer care at home include?
Caring for people with cancer can be difficult for family members, and we will always do our best to support yours. By providing cancer care at home for your loved one, you and your family can concentrate on spending quality time together without having to be the primary caregiver. With our help, you can focus more of your time and energies on being a family. Cancer care at home supports you to live more independently, confidently and comfortably in a number of ways.
What does cancer care include?
A personalised support plan
With live in care, you'll get a support plan that is fully tailored to your personal needs and wishes – meaning you always get the type of care you want. A cancer diagnosis can often affect the entire family, so we'll make sure your loved ones are fully involved.
Having one-to-one care from your own highly-trained live in carer from Cerise Healthcare means you'll receive the dedicated support you need for your condition.
What does a caregiver do for a cancer patient?
Our live-in care providers are trained to support cancer patients living with many forms of the illness.
If you live in certain parts of the UK and require assistance with daily activities, Cerise Healthcare can provide you with the support you need. Our team of skilled carers can offer advice, as well as help with practical tasks like washing and dressing. In addition, if you require overnight nursing care, Cerise Healthcare can arrange for night care to ensure that you have access to round-the-clock support.
Expert-led nursing care for cancer
Post-treatment Care
We can reduce the stress of having treatment by supporting you after receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy or hormonal therapy
Administering medication
Carers are able to provide medication support
Low-grade medical assistance
Our carers can provide low-grade medical support, such as discreetly and respectfully helping with bowel, stoma and catheter care
Personal care
We can make everyday routines such as bathing, toileting and dressing much more straightforward, helping you to go about your day with dignity
Mobility support
Our carers receive training in providing mobility support, so they can help you to move safely around your home and get out and about
Companionship
Many of our carers become more like friends to the people they support, and our customers always appreciate the friendly company of a carer
Your options for cancer care at home
A live in care provider can deliver personalised care services directly in your home, allowing you to remain in familiar surroundings while receiving continuous support. A live in carer can also help maintain your routines and preferences. If you require specialist cancer care at home, it's important to know that you're getting the right support.
Condition-led care
Your carer will proactively help you to manage the symptoms of your condition
Live-in care places a specially trained live-in carer in you or your loved one's home to provide personalised care every day, offering constant support around the clock.
24-hour live in care
With a live-in carer, you will benefit from the round-the-clock support and companionship offered by having a carer in your home. A live in care provider ensures that you have access to round-the-clock support and companionship in your home. Additionally, live-in care fees offer significant cost savings compared to residential care while providing more personalised and continuous support.
Life on your own terms
Having a live-in carer to support you during your cancer can allow you to live more independently and retain your normal routines, schedules and hobbies
Handpicked carer
We know that having a carer move into your home is a big step for you to take, which is why we'll help you find someone who shares your interests and personality
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Can cancer patients be cared for at home?
A live in care provider can offer personalised and continuous support, allowing you to stay in familiar surroundings. If you or a loved one is affected by cancer and are in need of day-to-day assistance, we can make things easier by supporting you at home – whether in the form of home help, personal care or companionship. Home care offers a more personalised and flexible option compared to residential care, allowing individuals to maintain their independence and stay in familiar surroundings. Cancer care at home means more time with loved ones and flexible, adaptable support.
How to arrange cancer care
Speak to our team
Call our team of experts to talk through your options and any questions you may have.
Free live-in care assessment
A Cerise Healthcare team member will discuss your requirements and learn about the type of carer you're after.
Find your carer
We'll help to match you with a carer who meets your preferences and has the right skills and experience for your needs.
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Amazing carers, offering expert care in your home
We are committed to looking after our carers as well as we look after our customers.
We're extremely proud of our wonderful live-in carers, who are constantly going above and beyond to ensure every customer receives the dedicated, bespoke support they deserve.
Our Live-In Care Services
Why Use Us?
Compliance and Quality are a vital component of the specialist service provided by Cerise Healthcare. We guarantee the standard of our workforce.
- Fully trained in line with Skills for Care guidelines
- Fully enhanced DBS checked
- Provided proof of qualifications and all training
- Undergone face to face interviews
- Undertaken an extensive competency based questionnaire
- Provided valid references from previous employers covering the last three years
- Submitted a full work history with any gap accounted for

Common Questions
We understand that finding care is a major decision, so we're happy to answer any questions you have.
If you can't find the answer in our Frequently Asked Questions, please feel free to contact us.
What is an introductory agency?
As an introductory agency, we facilitate a direct match between clients and carers, that lead to a trusted relationship with better continuity of care.
Why use an introductory agency?
Using our introductory agency ensures that the caregivers are highly qualified, trained, properly vetted, and well-matched to the specific needs of clients, which will improve the quality of care provided.
How are qualified caregivers found?
At our agency we source potential caregivers through various channels, including job boards, social media, industry-specific websites, recruitment agencies, and referrals from current employees and clients.
What is the process for vetting caregivers?
Our vetting process includes background checks, reference checks, verification of qualifications and experience, interviews, and often practical assessments to ensure candidates meet our standards.
How are caregivers matched with clients?
We take great care to match caregivers with clients based on the client's specific needs, preferences, and requirements, as well as the caregiver's skills, experience, and personality. We aim to ensure a good fit to foster a positive and effective care relationship.