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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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Thatcham Dementia Family day a huge success
The event, one of a series by Helping Hands was hosted by the Great British Care awards Dementia Personality of…
Carer Training Opened My Eyes
Before joining Helping Hands I completed my degree at University, and, after studying English Literature for three years, it’s safe…
Flexible work for students
“Whilst taking a year off from my studies and during my holidays, Helping Hands live-in care work is a very…
Dying Matters to Helping Hands
One of the issues identified in the End of Life Care Strategy relates to the lack of personal choice in…
Care home fees guide launched to help understand available funding
20 June 2014 The average cost of a UK nursing home is £738 per week – that’s almost £40,000 a…
University of Worcester’s Dementia Specialist training a success
Tiffany began working at Helping Hands in 2012, starting out as an Hourly Carer and conducting domiciliary calls in the…
Let’s talk elderly care alternatives
15 May 2014 Tim Lee, Chief Executive of Helping Hands has seen expectations change over the 25 years of the…
Happy 25th Anniversary, Alcester’s Helping Hands!
13 May 2014 Whilst studying for school and university qualifications, sons Tim, Ben and James Lee helped out regularly by…
Providing nurse-led care support to people in Chingford area following Hawkwell Court’s imminent closure
24 April 2014 According to the report released by Newsquest, the closure was announced following the North East London NHS…
Stratford upon Avon Dementia Family day a huge Helping Hands success
01 April 2014 A record number of attendees packed into the Parish Centre in Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon on Saturday to learn…
Links to Hearing Loss and Dementia
18 March 2014 According to Action on Hearing Loss (formerly the RNID), hearing loss affects the lives of over 10…
Dementia Family day a huge Helping Hands success
20 February 2014 A record number of attendees packed into The Homewood Road United Reformed Church in St Albans on…