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.
What is National Cancer Survivors Day? According to ncsd.org National Cancer Survivors Day (NCSD) is “a celebration for those who have survived, an inspiration for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of support for families, and an outreach to the community.” At Helping Hands, we care for people affected by cancer, whether a person living with […]
What is Learning Disability Week? Learning Disability Week is an opportunity to “celebrate what people with a learning disability bring to society” says Mencap. When is Learning Disability Week 2026? Learning Disability Week is always the third week of June each year. In 2026, it is from Monday 15th June to Sunday 21st June. This […]
What is National Carers Week? National Carers Week runs annually, raising awareness of caring and the challenges that unpaid carers face. It also encourages people who don’t identify as carers to examine their own caring responsibilities and access much-needed support. When is National Carers Week 2026? In 2026, Carers Week is from 8th to 14th […]
What is Parkinson’s Awareness Week? Parkinson’s Awareness Week is an annual campaign, held every April. It is designed to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease, aiming to raise funds for research, and improve support for people living with the disorder and their carers. According to Parkinson’s UK, “Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition. This means that […]
This 2nd April is World Autism Day (WAAD), and we at Helping Hands are here to celebrate alongside you. The day is meant to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of people with autism. We’re excited to stand alongside the autism community and encourage everyone to get involved […]
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 […]
