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World Diabetes Day 2026

Diabetes in later life: what families should know Older people living with diabetes may have a unique set of challenges…

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Two women, one younger and one older with a crutch, smile and hold hands in a bright kitchen with fresh vegetables and flowers on the worktop.
Carers Rights Day 2026

What is Carers Rights Day? “Carers Rights Day is about raising awareness of the rights the UK’s 5.8 million unpaid…

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Two women, one younger and one older with a crutch, smile and hold hands in a bright kitchen with fresh vegetables and flowers on the worktop.
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2026

Five things you can do this Lung Cancer Awareness Month There are many things all of us can do to…

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A carer in a purple uniform gently smiles and talks to an older man lying in bed, covered with a white blanket, in a cosy bedroom with a brick wall and a bedside lamp.
A guide to live-in care after a stroke

Discover how live-in care after a stroke from Helping Hands can support recovery, promote independence and provide personalised care &…

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What causes older people to fall? Common risk factors and when to seek help

Understand why older people have falls, key risk factors and when to seek help. See how Helping Hands supports safer,…

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World Stroke Day

Rebuilding independence with Helping Hands stroke care Since 1989, Helping Hands have been supporting people living with stroke to remain…

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