Cancer Care at Home in Chichester and Bognor Regis

Quality cancer care service from Right at Home Chichester and Bognor Regis

Many people living with cancer feel more comfortable receiving cancer care at home. Homecare allows our Clients to be surrounded by family, friends and familiar surroundings.

We know that cancer is a condition that can change relationships, as families have to address new issues. Our cancer homecare is available across Chichester and Bognor Regis and can alleviate some of the pressures of family CareGiving. With one less thing to worry about, you can focus on emotional support and quality time, instead of the details of daily activities.

Speak to our Right at Home office in Chichester and Bognor Regis to discuss the benefits of caring for cancer patients at home.

Cancer homecare services in Chichester and Bognor Regis

Our trusted team of Carers can supplement any hospice care by helping with tasks such as:

• Medication reminders/set-up/administration
• Personal care
• Meal preparation
• Shopping
• Laundry
• Light housekeeping

At Right at Home Chichester and Bognor Regis, we also offer respite care and palliative care at home for cancer, for those who need it. We will work closely with local district nurses, GPs, social services and other healthcare professionals to ensure that the correct support is received.

We are dedicated to providing the support you need during a difficult time, within the familiar surroundings of the local community. Our cancer care at home services have provided comfort and reassurance to many Clients in Chichester, Bognor Regis and beyond.

How to care for cancer patients - advice from our expert carers in Chichester and Bognor Regis

Caring for a family member or a person living with cancer can be a daunting task and one that may affect your relationships. Suddenly, you will have many additional responsibilities, as well as running things in your own life too.

Although caring for a loved one can be a very rewarding job, and one that you want to do, all these extra responsibilities can lead to emotional burnout. This is why it’s important to ask for care and support, for all of the family.

Our specialist cancer Carers in Chichester and Bognor Regis can provide advice for how to care for cancer patients when your homecare providers are not around. But the most important thing is often the emotional support you can offer the person you are caring for.

Get in touch with your local Right at Home office in Chichester and Bognor Regis to discuss your needs, or those of a loved one.

In the meantime, read our tips for caring for a person living with cancer.

1) Access educational resources

Learn as much as you can about the type of cancer your loved one has been diagnosed with. Make sure you know what to expect, what your treatment options are and any potential side effects to prepare for. This will help you feel prepared when it comes to making decisions about your loved one’s care.

Research nursing care for different stages of cancer, including palliative care services. Your loved one will need different health care at the beginning, following a cancer diagnosis, from the care they’ll need when undergoing treatment, or in remission. Make sure you are informed throughout the whole journey.

Visit the CancerWise website for cancer support in Chichester.

It’s important to know what to expect if your loved one were to move to the next stage. They may need to receive palliative care; this is something you can discuss with our expert team in Chichester and Bognor Regis. Our local Carers will help you to consider the full cancer journey when defining a personal care plan.

2) Stay organised

Keep a note of all appointment times, test results and medications. Also write down any important contact details, in case you or your CareGiver should need them.

Many of our Clients find it helpful to use a whiteboard, or something similar, to make a note of anything important. Jotting down the time the last medication was taken or upcoming appointment times means you’ll have one less thing to remember. Our CareGivers in Chichester and Bognor Regis can offer support with taking medication if required.

3) Listen to your loved one

Our team in Chichester and Bognor Regis understands the importance of emotional support. However, it’s important not to tell anyone dealing with cancer how they ought to think or feel. Accept their bad days and let them talk to you when needed.

Don’t forget to take a break from focusing on your loved one’s cancer diagnosis too. Ensure that you’re still doing things together which allows you both to focus on something else.

Consider visiting local garden centres in Chichester and Bognor Regis or joining a local community project. Our CareGivers are active members of the West Sussex community and can help to recommend and facilitate days out.

4) Look after yourself

You can’t be the best CareGiver to your loved one unless you take care of yourself as well. Accept help, whether that is from another family member, or a care service like Right at Home Chichester and Bognor Regis. Our respite care services will enable you to take a break to rest and recharge your own batteries.

You are not in this alone and receiving help can help you both emotionally and physically.