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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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Circle of Care has the best results
Three weeks ago Andrew Lawless, one of our full time care customers, had a fall resulting in a broken left…
Live-in Live-Out Care
The placements at Helping Hands are so varied that we have positions to suit almost every kind of Carer and…
Dementia Champions hit 300
As the need for quality dementia care increases, Helping Hands has been busy training a dedicated team of Carers who…
Night-time Dementia Care
Here at Helping Hands we have provided care for Dementia customers for 25 years, and during this time we’ve developed…
Helping Hands recognised in National Award
Top-performing, Alcester-based Home Care Company – Helping Hands had further cause for celebration recently. In addition to reaching its 25th…
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…