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Hannah Blackmore

Hannah Blackmore

Hannah joined Helping Hands in February 2024 as a Content Writer where she enjoys writing blogs, care advice pages and campaign work. She has a degree in Archaeology and Ancient History and previously worked as a professional archaeologist. Hannah hopes to one day become a published author and enjoys solo travel, film and TV, history, fitness and writing.

Making Mother’s Day enjoyable for a family member with dementia Mother’s Day is the perfect chance to spend time with the whole family, but the celebration can be stressful for people living with dementia. Our dementia specialist, Tiffany Smith, has some helpful advice for families on how to make Mother’s Day more enjoyable for a […]

On the 9th of October 2025, dreams came true for 22 football fans. We’ve all seen children in the enviable position of walking onto a pitch alongside their footballer counterparts as their mascots. Now, the Football Association (FA) and Alzheimer’s Society have instead chosen 22 individuals living with dementia to be their mascots for the […]

How Live in Care in Manchester Differs to Visiting Care For some people, visiting care is enough to meet their needs, with carers calling in once or several times a day to provide support. However, there may come a time when you require more consistent help. Live-in care means having a dedicated carer living in […]

How Live in Care in Middlesbrough Differs to Visiting Care Visiting care is a great choice for people who only need support at certain times of the day. However, if your circumstances change and you find yourself needing more frequent help, live-in care could be the natural next step. With live-in care, your carer moves […]

How Live in Care in Newcastle Differs to Visiting Care Visiting care is designed for people who need support only at set times of the day, such as in the morning or evening. However, live-in care is there for those who want or need ongoing support. Your carer will live in your home, meaning they […]

How Live in Care in Norwich Differs to Visiting Care Visiting care works well when support is only needed at certain times. A carer will pop in to help you with personal care, meals, or medication at agreed times during the day. Live-in care, on the other hand, provides full-time support. Your carer will live […]

How Live in Care in Plymouth Differs to Visiting Care Visiting care is suitable for people who only need assistance at particular points during the day, such as in the morning or evening. With live-in care, however, a carer will live alongside you in your home and be available whenever you need support. Normally you […]

How Live in Care in Redditch Differs to Visiting Care Visiting care involves carers coming at specific times of the day, which works well for people who only need occasional support. Live-in care is different because it gives you full-time assistance, with your carer living under the same roof. Usually you will see one or […]

Why You Should Choose Helping Hands for Elderly Home Care in York When it comes to arranging care, many families want the reassurance of knowing their loved one will be supported in a place that feels safe and familiar. At Helping Hands, we’ve been providing home care in York and across the UK for more […]

Why You Should Choose Helping Hands for Elderly Home Care in Wolverhampton At Helping Hands, we’ve been providing reliable and compassionate support to people across England and Wales for over 35 years. Our customers often tell us that the biggest comfort comes from being able to remain in the home they know best. Home isn’t […]