Sarah Franklin

Sarah joined Helping Hands in November 2016, working initially as a member of the Training and Development team due to her qualification in post-16 teaching. She has since moved into the Marketing team as a content writer, where she enjoys writing creatively for search and customer information.

We’re always told that Mum knows best, and, especially when it comes to care at home, Helping Hands would agree. Established in 1989 by Mary Lee, a social worker and busy mum who knew there was a better way for people to access the type of care they wanted, we have spent the last years […]

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The Malnutrition Task Force (MTF) was set up through a partnership of Age UK, apetito, BAPEN, Nutricia and RVS, and later the National Hydration Network, to address the issue of preventable malnutrition and dehydration in older people. According to the British Geriatrics Society, “Being malnourished has serious consequences resulting in reduced independence, delayed recovery, more […]

Keeping ourselves active at any age is important, but even more so as we get older. Promoting healthy ageing will ensure that we remain in the best health that we can for as long as possible, and there are many organisations in Sutton Coldfield that encourage older people to get out and about, such as […]

If you or your loved ones live in the Swansea area, then you’ll know how much there is to do already. You’ll no doubt love the waterfront of Swansea Bay and the Mumbles, and love spending time in the wider Gower Peninsula. There’s lots to do for loved ones of all ages in Swansea though, […]

If you enjoy spending time in Watford, whether you are a local or a visitor, you can do so much more when you have the support you need. You may be living with a life-long condition or perhaps you have age-related frailties, but if you’re struggling to enjoy the area as much as you used […]

If you live in Swindon or enjoy visiting the area then you won’t want to stop making the most of it, even if your mobility is letting you down. That’s where our fantastic visiting and live-in carers come in, offering the opportunity for you to have support both at home and out in the locations […]

There are many events that older people can enjoy in Plymouth, you only have to look at local websites such as Age UK Plymouth to see the sort of things that are available. If you are adventurous though and would fancy doing something a little different, there are suggestions below that may suit you and […]

If you’re looking for a fun-filled day with culture and attractions aplenty, Manchester may just fit the bill for the whole family. With sport, outdoor spaces, shopping, and history, discover more about days out in Manchester here. Explore Heaton Park Proclaimed as the biggest and best park in the North West, there is so much […]