Same carers, every visit - familiarity builds real trust.
Service
Cancer Care and Support at Home
Cancer can affect daily life in different ways at different times. Horizons Homecare provides flexible cancer care and support at home for adults aged 18+, helping with everything from medication and personal care to meals, household tasks, companionship and trips out. Care is built around the individual, delivered by familiar carers where possible, and adapted as needs change so support still feels personal, practical and reassuring.
Flexible cancer care adapted as needs change at every stage
Familiar carers providing personal, practical and compassionate support
Support during treatment, recovery and beyond — not only end of life
Trusted care in action
Real care settings, consistent carers, and practical support families can rely on.
Families stay informed with clear, regular updates.
A local team with deep roots across Lancashire communities.
Who is this for?
Is this service right for you?
Our cancer care and support service is for adults aged 18+ who need help at home because cancer is affecting daily life. This page is also for families. Very often, relatives get in touch because they are trying to hold everything together while balancing work, children, appointments and their own responsibilities.
Common situations
- Adults managing daily life during or after cancer treatment
- People living with ongoing cancer where energy levels or mobility are affected
- Families who need trusted support around a loved one so they can manage their own responsibilities
What's included
What this service covers
Medication assistance
Personal care
Home help services
Companionship care
Meal preparation
Mobility support
Welfare checks
Trips, outings and appointments
How we deliver
How this service works
1
Get in touch
We will speak with you about what is becoming difficult and what kind of support may help.
2
Free care assessment
We arrange a no obligation care assessment in your home to understand your needs properly.
3
Meet your care team
Before care starts, we introduce you to your carers so the first visit feels more comfortable.
4
Ongoing review
We review and adapt support as needs change so care stays in step with the person.
Ready to discuss Cancer Care and Support at Home?
Book a free, no-obligation care assessment today.
What is cancer care and support at home?
Cancer care at home is practical, personalised support for people living with cancer in their own home. For some people, that means help with day-to-day routines that have become harder to manage. For others, it means more involved support around comfort, mobility, medication, recovery after treatment, or changes in health and energy levels. The right support will look different from person to person. At Horizons Homecare, this service is not limited to one stage of illness. It can support someone during treatment, after treatment, while living with an ongoing condition, or when things have become more difficult at home. It is also not only for people at the end of life. Where that level of support is needed, we can also help with End of life care at home. Home care does not replace medical treatment. It works alongside it, helping people stay safe, comfortable and supported at home while reducing pressure on family members.
Care that changes with the person
One of the biggest realities of living with cancer is that needs can change quickly. A person may feel well enough to do most things for themselves at one stage, then need much more support after treatment, during a flare-up in symptoms, or as fatigue builds. Good home care should reflect that. It should not feel rigid or out of step with what the person is actually going through. Horizons Homecare provides support that can adapt with the person. The aim is to help maintain dignity, comfort, routine and independence where possible, while making sure there is the right level of support when life feels harder. Starting care earlier can also make a real difference. It gives carers time to understand the person, their routines, their preferences and what is normal for them. When carers know someone well, they are more likely to notice subtle changes and raise concerns sooner.
FAQs
Common questions
Is cancer care at home only for end of life care?+
No. Cancer care at home can be helpful at many different stages, including during treatment, after treatment, during recovery, or when daily life is becoming harder to manage. If someone does need palliative or later-stage support, we can also discuss End of life care at home.
What does day-to-day cancer support usually involve?+
It depends on the person. Support may include medication assistance, personal care, meal preparation, household help, companionship, mobility support, sitting services, or help getting to appointments. Some people need a little support several times a week, while others need a more involved package.
Will we see the same carers?+
Continuity is one of the things Horizons Homecare is known for. We aim to send the same carers where possible so the person receiving support can build trust and familiarity with their care team.
How quickly can care start?+
After the care assessment, we usually ask for a few days to arrange the package properly and introduce your care team. We can often move quickly where support is needed.
Can support change if needs change?+
Yes. Cancer can affect people differently from one week to the next, so care should be flexible. We can review and adapt support as needs change.
Can families still be involved?+
Absolutely. Home care is there to support the person and reduce pressure on family members, not push them out. Many families stay closely involved while relying on us for consistent day-to-day support.
Do you only help with care tasks?+
No. Practical support is important, but so is emotional wellbeing, routine and quality of life. Alongside Personal care services and Medication assistance at home, many people benefit from Companionship care at home, Home help services, and support with Trips, outings and appointments.
Why Horizons
Why choose Horizons for this service
Continuity of care
Same familiar carers, on time, every time.
CQC regulated
Professionally regulated care.
24/7 support
Emergency on-call outside office hours.
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View service →Real Stories
Client stories and family confidence
Consistent support and clear communication help families feel reassured from the first visit.
The same carer, every visit - routines that feel like home.
Personal care delivered with patience, dignity and respect.
Families feel reassured from the very first meeting.
"Our care team feels like an extension of our family. They are reliable, kind, and always keep us updated."Family member, Lancashire
Ready to discuss cancer care and support at home?
Our team can explain options and recommend a plan based on your situation - with no obligation.