This article has been written especially for Helping Hands and comes from Baroness Ilora Finlay’s work as Consultant in Palliative Medicine at Velindre Cancer Centre and Honorary Professor of Palliative Medicine, Cardiff University. About Ilora Finlay Baroness Ilora Finlay is a Consultant in Palliative Medicine at Velindre Cancer Centre and Honorary Professor of Palliative Medicine, […]
What Does Deep Vein Thrombosis Look Like?
According to Thrombosis UK, around one in every 1,000 people in the UK are affected by venous thrombosis each year, which is a blood clot in a vein. The most common type of venous thrombosis is deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) in the leg. Deep vein thrombosis can be a serious condition where a blood clot occurs […]
What Are Stroke Symptoms?
According to the Stroke Association, approximately 100,000 people experience a stroke each year. Many people are able to make a good recovery, but the impact of a stroke can leave a devastating impact on the individual and the family that surrounds them. In order to combat this impact, it’s important that a stroke is recognised […]
How Many Types Of Diabetes Are There?
The prevalence of diabetes in the UK has dramatically increased in recent years, with one in ten people over 40 having type 2 diabetes, and the number of people living with any type of diabetes in the UK reaching 4.7 million. With more people in the UK living with diabetes, and many knowing someone who […]
Creating a Heart Healthy Diet
Maintaining a healthy diet has an important role in contributing to a healthier heart. Benefits of a healthy diet include maintaining healthy cholesterol levels, healthy blood pressure, a healthy weight, and more generally, contributes to your physical and mental wellbeing. With 7.6 million people living with heart and circulatory diseases and more than 4 million […]
Preventing slips, trips and falls at home
We believe that everyone has the right to feel safe and comfortable in their own home – whether they’re receiving care or not. Falls at home can cause serious injury, particularly amongst the elderly, but can often be overlooked: according to the NHS, one in three adults over the age of 65 who live at […]
What Causes Circulation Conditions?
Poor circulation is when parts of the body do not get sufficient blood flow, and there are a number of conditions that can cause this symptom. There are currently around 7.6 million people living with a heart or circulatory condition in the UK, so being able to spot the signs and symptoms of these conditions […]
Helping Hands pays tribute to carers on Professional Care Workers Week
Helping Hands Home Care have launched a video tribute to their carers in celebration of Professional Care Workers Week. The video focuses on Helping Hands carers, with videos of them answering questions about what it’s like to work in care and what motivates them. It also includes snapshots of carers in their day-to-day work supporting […]
Accelerate your career with Helping Hands
Whether you already work in the care sector, or you’re ready to make a fresh start, you can accelerate your career with Helping Hands. With over 30 years of experience as a leading home care provider, it has shown us that previous experience simply isn’t necessary to becoming a fantastic carer. We value people who […]
Helping The Elderly Boost Their Self-Confidence
If you’ve noticed your grandparent isn’t as confident as they used to be, or perhaps a loved one is more reluctant to get out about, it is likely that what you are recognising is a lack of self-esteem. We believe that everyone should live full and happy lives, no matter their age, which is why […]
