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Angela Murison, a live-in carer who trained with us in April, talks about her experience so far at Helping Hands and how it has changed her life… “I joined Helping Hands because the company happened to be recruiting in South Africa, and after having personal experience of caring for someone else, I wanted to find […]
News and stories about live-in care
Read our latest blog posts about live-in care and the customers we’re supporting each and every day so they can continue to stay in their homes.
Creative Activities with your Live In Carer
13 June by Lauren KnowlesThe need for live-in care can arise at any given time, sometimes without any prior warning. Whether you are not as confident living on your own anymore, living with a progressive condition that requires more intensive support, or a you are caregiver for your partner and you’d like a helping hand to enable you to […]
How Live-in Carers Help with Everyday Domestic Tasks
22 January by Cleo CanningLive-in carers are at the heart of providing continuous, round-the-clock care. And while that does mean supporting with practical activities such as helping with medication or personal care, there’s more to live-in care than that. Did you know that live-in carers can also support with the everyday tasks around your house? This is just one […]
Looking for a care home – have you considered Live-In Care?
7 November by Faye TomkotowiczLive-in care provides round-the-clock support in the comfort of your own home with more benefits and freedom. There are lots of reasons that live in care is great. Here are some of those reasons and how live in care works. Arranging live-in care Setting up live-in care is a straight forward process. Following a […]
Identifying the right live-in care provider for you
28 September by Cleo CanningWhether 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, […]
Why independence is important
12 July by Cleo CanningWe 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 […]
Assessing the situation – knowing when to call in the help
28 June by Cleo CanningIt’s not always easy to realise that you or a loved one needs a little extra support. Even approaching the topic in the first place can be challenging, especially if your loved one is concerned about losing some of their independence. Making that call for help can take a lot of courage at first, but […]
A typical day of live-in care
20 June by Sally TomkotowiczLive-in care, as its name suggests, sees a carer move into your home with you to support with any day-to-day tasks you may be finding difficult. Whether it’s helping you to get dressed first thing in the morning or making sure you’re safe and comfortable at night, a live-in carer will be by your side […]
Care homes are not the only option
8 May by Sally TomkotowiczHomes aren’t just buildings – they’re places that hold special memories and where we feel the safest. Sadly, many families believe that the only way for their loved one to get the right care is by moving into a care or nursing home – away from their home comforts. Admitting your loved one needs some […]
Live-in care vs. care homes – getting the support you need at home
16 February by Cleo CanningHave you heard the phrase, ‘there’s no place like home’? Figures show that many of us want our homes to be the place where we can be cared for and have the right level of support. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In fact, a 2011 report by the National Council for Palliative Care […]