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Helping Hands celebrates 30 years in home care
During May, Helping Hands Home Care will celebrate the company’s 30th year in providing quality care – with the help…
30 Tips on Dealing with Mental Health
This week, we’re acknowledging Mental Health Awareness Week. Organised by the Mental Health Foundation, it is designed to raise awareness…
Mobility exercises for the elderly
As time goes by, it’s inevitable that things change physically and mentally for all of us. Our memories start to…
Living with ME: Lucy’s Story
Lucy was a healthy and active teenager. A keen swimmer, member of a running club, hockey player and a volunteer…
Sweethearts Jerry and Ella share their story
Meet Jerry and Ella Charles. They found each other over 40 years ago when Jerry was a customer in Ella’s…
Hannah’s story: Living with cerebral palsy as a young adult
Meet Hannah, a bright and bubbly 27-year-old with a great sense of humour and positive outlook on life. She loves…
Take a break over Easter with respite care
For many, Easter is a very special holiday and often one that evokes nostalgic memories of spending time with family…
Hot Cross Bun Recipe for Dementia
Forget the perfectly-portioned supermarket offerings this Easter and get stuck in with your very own homemade cinnamon hot cross buns,…
Jemma raises awareness for spinal muscular atrophy
On 13th April, Helping Hands customer Jemma Collins will be freefall abseiling from the ArcelorMittal Orbit in London’s Olympic Park.…
World Health Day: What Can We Do?
World Health Day takes place on April 7 each year, marking the anniversary of the date that the World Health…
How Charmaine gave a helping hand to Ben on his road to recovery
Charmaine, from our home care Barnet branch, has been working with Ben since the summer of 2017 and it’s been…
The gift of time this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate your wonderful mum, your aunt, your sister, your best friend and all of…