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National Cancer Survivors Day 2026: Celebrating Life Beyond Diagnosis
What is National Cancer Survivors Day? According to ncsd.org National Cancer Survivors Day (NCSD) is “a celebration for those who…
Learning Disability Week 2026: Raising Awareness and Supporting Inclusion
What is Learning Disability Week? Learning Disability Week is an opportunity to “celebrate what people with a learning disability bring…
National Carers Week 2026: Celebrating Everyone Who Cares
What is National Carers Week? National Carers Week runs annually, raising awareness of caring and the challenges that unpaid carers…
A Guide to Parkinson’s Awareness Week 2026
What is Parkinson’s Awareness Week? Parkinson’s Awareness Week is an annual campaign, held every April. It is designed to raise…
World Autism Awareness Day
This 2nd April is World Autism Day (WAAD), and we at Helping Hands are here to celebrate alongside you. The…
Mother’s Day or Mothering Sunday?
We’re always told that Mum knows best, and, especially when it comes to care at home, Helping Hands would agree.…
Mother’s Day tips for loved ones with dementia
Making Mother’s Day enjoyable for a family member with dementia Mother’s Day is the perfect chance to spend time with…
Raising Awareness for Heart Month 2026
Early Warning Signs of Heart Problems Key Risk Factors You Shouldn’t Ignore How to Get Involved in Heart Month 2026…
Tackling Malnutrition in the Elderly
The Malnutrition Task Force (MTF) was set up through a partnership of Age UK, apetito, BAPEN, Nutricia and RVS, and…
A Day In The Life Of A Carer – Wellington’s story
One of our amazing Epsom carers, Wellington, lets us in on a day in his life as a Helping Hands…
10 Things To Do With An Elderly Parent in Paignton
Spending time with an elderly parent is about choosing activities that feel enjoyable, comfortable and unhurried. Paignton is a lovely…
What to Know Before Beginning Live in Care in Warwickshire
How Live in Care in Warwickshire Differs to Visiting Care Visiting care is scheduled at set times and provides support…