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If you are the primary carer for a loved one or anyone else, you’ll know how important it is to have regular breaks. Respite care is a service that can be put in place to allow you these breaks while still ensuring the person you’re caring for has their needs met. Meeting the care needs […]
As your loved one ages, it becomes increasingly important to be able to openly communicate about different concerns relating to their physical and mental wellbeing, as well as the challenging transitions they may face. Difficulties with communication can impede these conversations and can therefore make it harder to help them. When we get older our […]
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has found that most older people enjoy being in their home surroundings and fear the loss of their independence when considering care. For many, leaving home and going to a new and unfamiliar setting can be a deeply unsettling experience which can result in significant shock, in turn […]
Whether it’s care for yourself or someone close to you, choosing the right live-in care provider means asking a number of questions. With so many providers to choose from, how can you decide on the one best suited to your requirements? Here are some essential questions to ask when you’re choosing a live-in care provider, […]
Think of home care and thoughts of personal care, medication support and hoisted transfers may spring to mind. But home care is much more than this, and for many it’s as simple as some extra help around the house. Let’s take a look at a few of the lesser-known tasks that are covered by home […]
There may come a time when you notice that someone close to you is struggling with day-to-day living. If you’re becoming concerned about the welfare of an elderly loved one, it might be time to start a conversation about whether extra support is needed. When is the right time? There are many reasons why you […]
We’re all different and have our own unique traits and personal preferences. So when considering the options for extra support – whether it’s for you or someone close to you – it’s ever so important to make sure that support is just as unique. Home care is, by it’s very nature, the most flexible option […]
Ripples of excitement are running through the Helping Hands teams as we’ve been recognised in the London Stock Exchange’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2018. Now in its fifth year, the LSE’s report is an annual round-up of the UK’s most dynamic and fastest-growing small to medium-sized businesses. Helping Hands is one of the few […]
Many of the carers we welcome to our team have had their own experiences of supporting their own families. For Lise, a care assistant in St Albans, it was after her mother experienced a fall that sparked a series of events that led her to Helping Hands. Lise shares how she came to hear about […]
We each have our own tastes, interests and characteristics that make us all unique. Even if you need a little extra support, you should still have the freedom to be your individual self. Read more about why independence is important, especially when it comes to care. Live-in care allows you to have the best of […]
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