Cancer Care at Home – The Good Care Group

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Nurse-led cancer care at home

Discover a compassionate, expert-led approach to cancer care with The Good Care Group. Contact us today, and learn how care at home can support your loved one.

What is cancer care at home?

At The Good Care Group, we understand that a cancer  diagnosis can be life-changing. But, with high quality nurse-led care, you can continue to live well at home, with independence and dignity. 

When you choose cancer care at home, one of our experienced care managers will work with you to understand your medical needs, routines, and wishes. Then, similar to our live in care service, a highly-skilled carer will move into the home to provide full-time support.

What is cancer?

Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. When the body’s normal control mechanisms stop working, old cells do not die, and instead form new abnormal cells. These cells may form a mass tissue (tumour), or begin in the blood, immune system, or bone, depending on the cancer type. There are various signs and symptoms of cancer. Here are some symptoms associated with, but not specific to, cancer:

  • Fatigue
  • A lump or thickening under the skin
  • Weight changes (unintended weight loss or weight gain)
  • Skin changes, such as yellowing, darkening or redness
  • Changes in bowel or bladder habits
  • Hoarseness
  • Persistent indigestion
  • Persistent, unexplained muscle or joint pain
  • Persistent, unexplained fevers or night sweats
  • Unexplained bleeding or bruising

According to Macmillan, almost 3.5 million people are living with cancer in the UK. With 420,000 people diagnosed each year. 

Read more here from the NHS on cancer care.

A leading cancer care provider in the UK

For over fifteen years, we’ve supported hundreds of families across England and Scotland with exceptional home care.

With our carer matching process, we’ll take the time to pair you with a highly-skilled carer who understands your medical needs and wishes. They’ll support you to maintain your independence and routine as you live at home.

One of our care managers will work with you to create a detailed care plan based on your unique preferences, health needs and lifestyle. So you can rest assured that you’ll receive the very best care, tailored to you.

Discover our care locations across England and Scotland

CQC and CI regulated care for England and Scotland

As a fully-regulated provider, we take part in routine inspections from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England, and the Care Inspectorate (CI) in Scotland.

We’re currently rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC, and ‘Very Good’ by the CI, placing us within the top 3% of home care providers for our safe, effective, caring, well-led and responsive care.

Read our latest CQC and CI reports

What are the benefits of cancer care at home?

Receiving cancer care in the comfort and familiarity of your own home provides many benefits. From staying in the place you love, to maintaining your daily routine with one-to-one support. 

Meet our live in care team

Our regional care managers have extensive experience in the industry, and work closely with our care managers to ensure your loved ones receive the highest quality of care.

Erica Duffy

Regional Operations Manager, South

"As Regional Operations Manager, I’m proud to support families across the south of England, including London, Surrey, East Essex, Kent, Essex, Oxfordshire, Hampshire and Cornwall.

nyree doyal - our live in care regional manager

Nyree Doyle

Regional Operations Manager, North

"As the Regional Manager I support the care managers in their role to ensure that we can deliver a high quality of care  to clients in the comfort of their home.

Why choose The Good Care Group?

With award-winning cancer care, you can maintain your independence and quality of life in the place you love most.

In-house carer training

All of our carers complete a training programme developed by in-house clinicians before being assigned to a placement. Plus, they’ll receive additional enhanced training for complex care needs.

Fully managed service

We are not a care agency. We directly employ, train, and supervise all of our carers. That means you’ll receive consistent, reliable support, from carers we know and trust.

Dementia care experts

Our in-house experts, including Clinical Lead Sabah Shah and Dementia Champion Nichola Proctor, support our care teams to deliver compassionate dementia care at every stage of the condition.

Award-winning care

We’ve won more awards than any other home care provider for our service, training and culture. Including a Home Care Award, and a National Dementia Care Award.

What does cancer care include?

Our cancer care service is designed to be highly-personalised and tailored to your specific needs. We’ll conduct a free care consultation before care starts to develop a detailed care plan, which can include various types of support to help you during your day-to-day life, such as:

  • Medication management
  • Personal care
  • Medical care overseen by experienced clinicians
  • Help around the home
  • Pet care
  • Support with social activities
  • Companionship

Meet our in-house Clinical Lead

Our complex care services are guided by in-house Clinical Lead, Sabah Shah, who specialises in complex care. By working closely alongside care managers and carers, Sabah ensures loved ones receive the best care possible.

Sabah Shah

Clinical Lead, The Good Care Group

"I’m Sabah, the Clinical Lead for the Good Care Group. I joined The Good Care Group in August 2024 and bring over nine years of experience in health and social care. My career in healthcare started with a simple goal: to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

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What are the five types of cancer?

  • Carcinomas: this begins in the skin or tissues that line the internal organs
  • Sarcomas: this cancer develops in the bone, cartilage, fat, muscle or other connective tissues
  • Leukaemia: this begins in the blood and bone marrow
  • Lymphomas: this starts in the immune system
  • Central nervous system: this is when cancer develops in the brain and spinal cord

Types of cancer care available

We offer a range of home care services for those living with cancer. From 24-hour live-in care and short-term care to respite care, which allows a family carer to take a much-needed break. 

Short-term care services can also provide the opportunity to experience how live-in care works and whether it is the right choice for you.

What is the cost of cancer care?

Cancer care is a form of specialist care, and typically carries a higher cost of care compared to other home care services. However, live-in care can offer better value than traditional hourly care services. This is because other care providers tend to include “extra” charges that can exceed the price of a fully-personalised live-in service.

Our cancer care cost is typically in line with – and sometimes more cost-effective than – residential home care. We provide a level of dedicated, one-to-one attention that residential care simply cannot replicate, ensuring you remain safe and comfortable in the home you love.

Resources on cancer and cancer care

The UK’s leading cancer charity, Cancer Research, provides information, support and advice to those living with cancer. With plenty of free publications on their website, you’ll find information about prevention, treatments and a range of support services available across the country.

 

Marie Curie is a charity that provides care and support for those living with terminal illness, including cancer. Marie Curie nurses are available to those affected by cancer to provide medical care, as well as all the emotional support you and your family may need, all in the comfort of your own home.

Cancer Support UK provides practical and emotional support to people living with cancer focused on helping them through their treatment period. Their Cancer Coach programme is an eight-week structured support and resilience course, delivered by phone for people nearing the end of cancer treatment or for those who have finished their treatment.

Your care journey in three simple steps

1

Speak to the team

Our dedicated client services team will answer all of your care questions. Call us on
0203 728 7577

2

Get a free care consultation

Meet your friendly, local care manager and discuss your needs and preferences.

3

Receive care at home

We’ll carefully match you with a professional carer, who will provide you with high-quality care.

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