Cancer Care

Managing cancer and its treatments is physically and emotionally demanding. We know this is an incredibly challenging time for both you and your family. At Shirecare, we are here to offer kind, professional home care focused entirely on your comfort, dignity, and quality of life , allowing you to rest and recover in the peace of your own home.

Cancer Care

Managing cancer and its treatments is physically and emotionally demanding. We know this is an incredibly challenging time for both you and your family. At Shirecare, we are here to offer kind, professional home care focused entirely on your comfort, dignity, and quality of life , allowing you to rest and recover in the peace of your own home.

How Shirecare can help

We offer tailored visiting care designed to support you throughout your treatment journey, whether that means recovery from surgery, managing side effects of chemotherapy, or providing empathetic long-term care. What we focus on is handling the daily practicalities and personal needs, ensuring you can concentrate all your energy on healing and wellbeing.

Managing cancer care at home

We want your care to be all about your comfort and dignity. Our caregivers are trained to provide sensitive support that adapts immediately to your fluctuating energy levels and needs, which is vital during periods of active treatment or recovery.

This includes flexible personal care, help with pain management, and meticulous support with nutrition and hydration, all within the safe and familiar environment of your home.

Our trained professional staff

All Shirecare carers providing cancer care receive specific, advanced training focused on clinical support and emotional sensitivity. This ensures our team is truly prepared for complex tasks, including knowing about treatment side effects, following infection control rules, and giving gentle, supportive help with moving around. This training means every member of our team is a true professional, capable, and ready to deliver kind, high-quality private care.

Personalised Care Plans

The Benefits of Homecare Visits

Choosing professional domiciliary care at home offers stability, comfort and security during your cancer journey:

Protecting your health

Our carers are strictly trained in hygiene and infection control to protect you, especially when your immune system might be weakened during treatment.

Keeping an eye on symptoms

We consistently monitor your vital signs, side effects, and pain levels, ensuring we communicate quickly with your medical team if anything needs attention.

Support with meals

We give dedicated assistance with preparing appealing, nutritious meals and making sure you stay hydrated, which is so essential during treatment.

Friendly companionship

We offer supportive company that reduces isolation and provides a reliable emotional anchor during times of stress or uncertainty.

“Fantastic company with excellent service & staff, my mammar was cared for by the devoted & hard working staff at shirecare which shouldn’t be overlooked. I would recommend to anyone that were thinking about using this company for their loved ones.”

Josh

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“The carers are not only highly skilled but also kind and respectful. It’s clear that they really do care about the well-being of those they support.

Thanks to Shirecare, we have peace of mind knowing our loved one is in safe and capable hands. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of quality care services.”

Rich S

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“I can’t thank Shirecare for enough for what they have done for me and my family 🩷 I will recommend them to everyone I can. Thank you so much for all your help for me and my loved ones 🩷 forever grateful xxx“

Nikki

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“The professionalism and compassion of the management and staff of this company are second to none in my opinion. They saved my dad from having to go in a home and I can now rest at night knowing he is well cared for.”

Karen

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“Shirecare has been brilliant with my grandma. The carers are so patient, kind, and genuinely care about her wellbeing. She always looks forward to their visits, and it gives our whole family peace of mind knowing she’s being looked after with such respect and compassion. Thank you, Shirecare!”

Elisabeth B

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Why Choose Shirecare?

We are a local provider committed to raising the standard of care across our region. Choose us for:

  • Our safety-led culture

    Our approach is built on a foundation of safety. Led by a Managing Director with a background as a Health and Safety Engineer, we apply strict risk assessments and governance to every visit. We prioritise the safety of our clients and staff above all else.

  • Consistent, regular care team

    We know that seeing a stranger can be unsettling. We work hard to allocate a small, regular team to each client. This consistency allows genuine relationships to build, and our carers become very welcome visitors you can trust and rely upon.

  • Local knowledge

    We are not a faceless agency. Our head office is based in Derbyshire, and our carers live in the communities they serve. We know the local area, meaning we are reliable and never far away when you need us.

  • Transparent communication

    Many of our clients need their families to be fully informed of their care plan, and we’re more than happy to do this. We use digital care planning tools that allow us to track visits and update records in real-time. If there is ever a concern or a change in your loved one’s condition, we will let you know immediately.

Associations & Accreditations

Discuss Your Care Options

We are ready to listen and discuss how our specialist care can provide the comfort and dignity required throughout your cancer journey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you make sure my care still fits if my needs change during treatment?

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Our care plans are totally flexible because we know things change quickly. We continuously monitor your health and communicate with you and your family. If your needs change suddenly, we can adjust care hours and assistance quickly, so your support always feels right.

What special training do your carers have for helping with treatment side effects?

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Our carers are specially trained to recognise and gently help manage common side effects like nausea, fatigue, and mobility issues. They also follow very strict hygiene rules to minimise any risk of infection, which is particularly vital during chemotherapy.

Can your team work directly with my specialist cancer nurses

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Yes, absolutely! Working as a team is fundamental to how we operate. We communicate and coordinate with your local Macmillan Nurses, GPs, and oncology teams to ensure your care plan is fully integrated and seamless.

Do you offer emotional support for my family too?

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Of course. Providing necessary time for family carers to rest is a huge part of our role. Our supportive presence allows your loved ones to step back from being full-time caregivers so they can focus on spending quality time with you.

Is your care available right away when I come home from hospital?

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We understand you need support immediately. We work quickly to finalise assessments and put a care package in place as soon as you are ready to return home from surgery or a period of intensive treatment.

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Locations

Nottinghamshire
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Mansfield & Chesterfield