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Helping Hands receives top rating from Alzheimer’s Society for dementia-friendly branch
Helping Hands Home Care have received the highest rating possible from Alzheimer’s Society for their commitment to dementia-friendly spaces. Watch…
Helping Hands at the Alzheimer’s Show 2022
After a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, the Alzheimer’s Show is back! I was fortunate enough to be one…
Carer’s heartfelt gesture for customer Grace
This beautiful story demonstrates what it truly means to go above and beyond – Lisa Gorman, a carer from the…
From coffee to care
Nosheen Malik’s journey into a career in care shows us that it’s never too late to follow your dreams and…
Margaret the artist
Meet Margaret Bradley, a Helping Hands customer with incredible talent and passion when it comes to art. We wanted to…
How purchasing daily living aids could help you live independently
This article was originally published on 15th January 2021, and has since been updated and republished as of 19th January…
Trustpilot reviews reach 1,000
We are excited to announce that we have recently hit 1,000 reviews on Trustpilot! We are extremely grateful to everyone…
The Mental Capacity Act In Later Life
This article has been written especially for Helping Hands and comes from Baroness Ilora Finlay’s work as Consultant in Palliative…
What Does Deep Vein Thrombosis Look Like?
According to Thrombosis UK, around one in every 1,000 people in the UK are affected by venous thrombosis each year,…
What Are Stroke Symptoms?
According to the Stroke Association, approximately 100,000 people experience a stroke each year. Many people are able to make a…
How Many Types Of Diabetes Are There?
The prevalence of diabetes in the UK has dramatically increased in recent years, with one in ten people over 40…
Creating a Heart Healthy Diet
Maintaining a healthy diet has an important role in contributing to a healthier heart. Benefits of a healthy diet include…