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From dementia friendly days out to getting every penny of care funding you’re entitled to - our articles can help you get the most out of later life. Discover expert information on home care, care costs, and elderly living below.
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Emotional well-being
Emotional well-being and dignified care Each individual’s needs and wants are different, and we at Helping Hands fully understand and…
Changing your support provider
Thinking of changing your care support provider? We often hear from families who are unhappy with the support they receive…
Carer to the rescue: quick-thinking Kelly saves a lady in distress
At Helping Hands, our carers all have one thing in common – each of them cares for other people’s wellbeing,…
A day in the life of a Helping Hands branch manager
Hello! I’m Jacqueline Fairbrother, Branch Manager for Helping Hands in Plymouth. I’ve lived in Plymouth for the last 40 years,…
Jerry’s Big Push: the Great Manchester Run
Over at Helping Hands, we’ve been humbled and inspired by one of our incredible customers, Jerry Ward from Cheshire. Affectionately…
Jerry’s road to recovery
Overcoming obstacles after a spinal cord injury The life of Cheshire-based commercial airline pilot, Jerry Ward, was turned upside down…
Guide to creating a dementia-friendly home
Living with a Dementia sufferer can be challenging, but there’s a range of simple things you can do to make…
From South Africa to Warwickshire
After joining Helping Hands in 2013 as a live-in carer, Beverley has proven herself to be a great help to…
Travels with my carer
A dream holiday to Australia for one of our customers, Charlotte, is about to become a reality. Charlotte is an…
Random Acts of Kindness
February marked the start of Random Acts of Kindness Week – a week where we all take some time to…
Working together to deliver care
Making sure that care is successfully in place is the result of several individuals all working collaboratively. It is not…
Next Stop… Wolverhampton!
At Helping Hands, we believe that everyone should be able to have quality care from within the comfort of their…