A heart disease diagnosis can have a tremendous impact on your life, not least the emotional toll it can have on you and your loved ones. We understand that even after discussing the condition with your doctor, it can feel like a lot remains unknown and some people may even experience feelings of anxiety and […]

We all know that eating fruit and vegetables and getting regular exercise is good for us, but many people underestimate the importance of a balanced diet to maintaining heart and circulatory health. With around 4 million males and 3.6 million females living with heart and circulatory diseases in the UK, the need to prevent heart […]

It could be that your child is moving from children’s social care to adult’s social care, or you are a young adult who wants to live more independently; there are many reasons why young adults might require some assistance and it is not uncommon to experience feelings of trepidation when faced with looking for the […]

Since the pandemic, people have gained a wider understanding of what carers and caregivers do, but we know that even after this time, many people do not understand the full extent of what being a caregiver means and the great impact that carers have upon the people that they support. We believe that while caring […]

The Sunderland branch of Helping Hands hosted a two-day bake sale to raise money and awareness for charity, as part of Parkinson’s Awareness Week. As part of a regional meeting on Thursday 15 April, Michelle Webster, Branch Manager of Helping Hands Sunderland, used the opportunity to host a bake sale to raise much-needed funds for […]

It is important to educate yourself on stroke and the warning signs, whether or not you or a loved one have been directly affected by the condition. By simply reading this article, you will be more informed on what a stroke is and what to look out for, and therefore be more equipped to notice […]

Whether you, your loved one, or someone you care for have recently been diagnosed with vascular dementia, we know that it can be a particularly difficult time and you may have many unanswered questions about the condition. It could be that you don’t know much about the condition, or perhaps you want to know more […]

Both dementia and a stroke can significantly impact a person’s life, from the physical effects to the strain on your emotional wellbeing. Quite often, people are unfamiliar with the causes and impacts of dementia and strokes until they, or a loved one, have experienced them. There are numerous online resources which explain the link between […]

This article was initially published on 09/07/18, and has been updated for accuracy on 06/04/21. Dementia can have a tremendous impact on the person living with it, but also their family and loved ones. There are many types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, and the symptoms differ between each type. However, because dementia […]

New Milton customer Katie Frampton is a social butterfly. She loves keeping busy with hobbies such as swimming and horse-riding, but due to the recent lockdowns, Katie has missed them. We spoke with Katie to find out about how she’s been keeping her socialite status with the help of her Helping Hands support workers… “I was introduced […]