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Many of us will know someone affected with forms of dementia like Alzheimer’s. Dementia affects 50 million people around the world and that figure is set to reach 152 million by 2050. But we still don’t fully understand the condition, nor do we have any treatments. More research is critical to provide a much-needed breakthrough. […]
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Cheltenham carer spreads joy on Christmas Day in BBC Radio 2 interview
27 December by Laura Belford-ThomasHelping Hands carer, Siobhan Johnston, featured on the BBC Radio 2 show, Good Morning Sunday on Christmas Day. Siobhan, who works for our Cheltenham and Gloucester branch, was busy supporting customers throughout the day who need extra care at home and who would otherwise not have seen anyone else on Christmas Day. She chatted live […]
Festive activities to do with loved ones
11 December by Laura Belford-ThomasAnd so we reach that time of year again; the streets are sparkling with the twinkle of lights, windows are glittering with giant baubles and the air is filled with a sense of love and joyfulness that brings families together from near or far. For most people, Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of […]
A guide to preventing slips, trips and falls for the elderly
28 November by Laura Belford-ThomasWinter is a fantastic time of year that’s filled with celebration, the festivity of Christmas, and the New Year resolutions that we (sometimes) keep. But as the temperature drops, the risk of falling increases as we are faced with wet and cold weather, falling leaves, ice and snow. Of those aged 60 and over, 30% […]
Traditional winter warmer recipes
25 November by Laura Belford-ThomasWith the colder temperatures setting in and the nights getting longer, it’s that time of year where all you want to seem to do is snuggle up on the sofa in the warm and watch your favourite TV series, whilst tucking into a tasty winter favourite. We have the perfect dishes to tickle your taste […]
Shout out to the York Team for making Katie’s Little Mix wish come true
22 November by Laura Belford-ThomasThe Helping Hands York Team have made one of their customer’s wishes come true by taking her to a Little Mix concert. Katie, who lives with cerebral palsy, was surprised by the tickets after branch Care Coordinator, Nik, managed to acquire tickets generously provided by the First Direct Arena in Leeds. This enabled Katie and […]
Building up confidence with a carer in Basildon
7 November by Laura Belford-ThomasDennis, a customer looked after by our Basildon team, had spent quite a bit of time not wanting to go out much before we started care with him. He was unsteady on his feet and needed support mobilising safely in and around the house. Dennis was quite withdrawn and didn’t have the confidence to go […]
Building connections with live-in care: Pete & Madelene’s story
7 November by Laura Belford-ThomasPete is 37 years old and living with cerebral palsy, and following a long spell in hospital, he began receiving live-in support from our central team. From a man who was once lacking in confidence with very little speech, Pete is now living happily and independently at home with the support of his live-in carer, […]
Fresh air in Southend-on-sea
28 October by Laura Belford-ThomasCare isn’t always just about supporting someone with the practicalities; it can be something as simple as popping in once a day to have a chat over a cup of tea or accompanying someone to the local park for some fresh air. This is exactly what Amanda, a carer from Southend-on Sea, did for her […]
Ways to raise awareness and money for charity this autumn
10 October by Laura Belford-ThomasAs the weather starts to change and the nights get that little bit longer, we can certainly feel that autumn has most definitely arrived. With that comes beautiful sunsets, the array of leaves that crunch under your feet and wrapping up warm in your favourite coat for the cooler afternoons. If you want to give […]