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Cancer Care at Home
Cancer care involves providing professional support to individuals diagnosed with cancer, focusing on their emotional, physical, and medical needs. In London, where many families juggle busy lifestyles and complex medical systems, having access to live in cancer care ensures peace of mind and proper support at home.
What is Cancer Care?
Cancer care involves providing professional support to individuals diagnosed with cancer, focusing on their emotional, physical, and medical needs. In London, where many families juggle busy lifestyles and complex medical systems, having access to live in cancer care ensures peace of mind and proper support at home.
Cancer care services are tailored to each patient's needs, offering personal care, medication management, and emotional support. Many families in London prefer home care due to the city’s busy nature and the rising cost of residential care homes. The warm climate in London, alongside modern housing, offers the ideal environment for home-based care, where cancer patients can rest comfortably.
Who Needs Cancer Care?
Cancer care is essential for individuals who require continuous support during their cancer treatment. It is designed to support patients and their families in managing symptoms and improving quality of life.
Elderly individuals who may have mobility issues or difficulty with daily tasks due to cancer
People undergoing chemotherapy or radiation who need extra help with physical and emotional challenges
Patients with advanced-stage cancer who require constant care and supervision
People recovering from cancer surgery who need home-based recovery assistance
Those with multiple medical conditions alongside cancer who need ongoing health monitoring
Our Cancer Care Experts – 24/7 Professional Care
At Live in Care Direct , we pride ourselves on our team of professional cancer care experts who are committed to delivering the highest standard of care.
Experienced carers: Our team is trained to handle cancer care, providing both physical support and emotional comfort.
Medical oversight: We ensure continuous medication management and track patient progress.
Personalised care plans: Each patient receives a customized care plan that reflects their medical and personal needs.
Compassionate approach: Our carers offer support and companionship, creating a safe and comforting environment for your loved one.
What’s Included in Our Cancer Care?
Live in Care Direct cancer care services offer comprehensive, holistic support for cancer patients, including:
Personal care: Assistance with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Medication management: Administering prescribed medications and managing schedules.
Nutritional support: Meal preparation and diet management tailored to the patient's needs.
Mobility assistance: Helping patients move around and ensure safety at home.
Emotional support: Providing comfort, companionship, and emotional well-being during cancer treatment.
Pain management: Monitoring and administering pain relief to manage symptoms effectively.
About Our Cancer Care Services
At Livenin Care Direct, we are committed to offering compassionate cancer care that enables individuals to remain in the comfort of their own homes. Whether you’re looking for temporary cancer care during treatment or long-term support, we ensure that your loved ones receive the care they deserve.
Personalised cancer care plans: We create a care plan based on the patient's needs and preferences.
Expert carers: Our team is trained to handle the complexities of cancer care, including advanced care techniques.
State-of-the-art technology: We use the latest tools to monitor patient health and ensure quality care at all times.
How Much Does Cancer Care Cost in the UK?
The cost of cancer care in the UK can vary depending on the level of care and location. In general, live in care tends to be more affordable than residential care, as you’re paying for care in the comfort of your home. Factors influencing cost include:
The severity of the cancer and the level of care required
The number of hours of care needed each day
Location (cancer care in London tends to have a higher cost due to the demand)
Why Choose Live in Care Direct for Cancer Care in London?
With over 10 years of experience in providing compassionate live-in care, Live-in Care Direct is a trusted name in London and across the UK. We are dedicated to offering professional, affordable, and high-quality cancer care services.
Experienced care team: Over 10 years of providing specialised cancer care services.
Advanced technology: Our state-of-the-art systems ensure the highest level of safety and care for your loved ones.
Customized care: Each care plan is tailored to meet the unique needs of the patient.
Affordable pricing: We offer cost-effective solutions to help families receive the care they need without the stress of financial strain.
Service Areas We Cover
We proudly serve families throughout London and surrounding areas, including:
How it works
Arranging care in three steps
Tell us what you need
A friendly, no-obligation call to understand the situation, explain how the care works and give you an estimated weekly cost.
Choose your carer
We send profiles of available carers matched to your needs. You can speak to them on a video call before deciding.
Care begins at home
Your carer moves in and support starts, with a named care manager checking in regularly to make sure it's working.
Free callback
Prefer we call you?
Leave your number and a care manager will call you back — usually within an hour, and always free.
- No obligation. A conversation, not a sales call — and never a call centre.
- A real care manager. Someone who arranges care every day, who can answer properly.
- Just two details. Your name and number — we don’t need an email address.
Or call us now on 0800 368 8558 Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week
Common questions
Questions about cancer care
What families ask us before arranging care.
Not seeing your question?
Our care managers answer these every day. A no-obligation call takes about ten minutes.
0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsHow much does cancer care cost?
You can expect cancer care to start from £1,200 a week. That is one fixed weekly fee covering everything in the agreed care plan, rather than an hourly rate that rises as needs grow. For couples, one carer can support two people under a single fee. See our pricing page for the full breakdown, or use the cost calculator for an estimate based on your own situation.
How quickly can care start?
In most cases we can have a carer in place within a week. For urgent situations — a hospital discharge, a fall, or a family carer suddenly unable to continue — we can often arrange cover within 24 to 48 hours.
Who will the carer be, and do we get a choice?
You choose. We send profiles of matched, available carers and you decide, including a video call beforehand if you would like one. It is the same carer each day rather than a rota, so they learn the routine and notice small changes early. Every carer is enhanced DBS checked, referenced and interviewed in person before we introduce them.
What does the carer actually do day to day?
Personal care, medication prompting and administration, meal preparation, light housework, laundry, shopping, appointments and companionship — all shaped around the agreed care plan. The aim is that daily life continues as normally as possible, in familiar surroundings.
Is this better than moving into a care home?
It depends on the person, and we will say so honestly if a care home is the better answer. What live-in care offers is one-to-one attention rather than shared staffing, no upheaval from a familiar home, pets and routines kept, and visitors whenever you like. For couples it is usually far better value than two residential placements.
Can we get help paying for it?
Often, yes. Depending on circumstances and where you live, support may come through a local authority assessment, NHS Continuing Healthcare, Attendance Allowance or a personal budget. Our funding guide explains what to apply for and in what order, and our care managers will talk it through without obligation.
Where we work
Cancer Care across the UK, Scotland & Ireland
We arrange care in 800+ towns and cities. Choose your area for local pricing, funding and how care is regulated where you live.
- Carers travel to you — they move into the home rather than driving from a local branch, so rural and coastal areas are covered too.
- The same weekly price everywhere — care is priced on the support needed, never on your postcode.
- Care can start in 24–48 hours in most areas, and often the same day after a hospital discharge.
Can’t see your area? Call 0800 368 8558 — we almost certainly still cover it.