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26 Jul 2017
Emotional well-being

Emotional well-being and dignified care Each individual’s needs and wants are different, and we at Helping Hands fully understand and…

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26 Jul 2017
Changing your support provider

Thinking of changing your care support provider? We often hear from families who are unhappy with the support they receive…

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18 Jul 2017
Carer to the rescue: quick-thinking Kelly saves a lady in distress

At Helping Hands, our carers all have one thing in common – each of them cares for other people’s wellbeing,…

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11 Jul 2017
A day in the life of a Helping Hands branch manager

Hello! I’m Jacqueline Fairbrother, Branch Manager for Helping Hands in Plymouth. I’ve lived in Plymouth for the last 40 years,…

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A carer kneels on the floor, helping an elderly man seated on a chair put on his shoes. Both are smiling in a cosy, well-lit room.
25 May 2017
Jerry’s Big Push: the Great Manchester Run

Over at Helping Hands, we’ve been humbled and inspired by one of our incredible customers, Jerry Ward from Cheshire. Affectionately…

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24 May 2017
Jerry’s road to recovery

Overcoming obstacles after a spinal cord injury The life of Cheshire-based commercial airline pilot, Jerry Ward, was turned upside down…

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05 May 2017
Guide to creating a dementia-friendly home

Living with a Dementia sufferer can be challenging, but there’s a range of simple things you can do to make…

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25 Apr 2017
From South Africa to Warwickshire

After joining Helping Hands in 2013 as a live-in carer, Beverley has proven herself to be a great help to…

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11 Apr 2017
Travels with my carer

A dream holiday to Australia for one of our customers, Charlotte, is about to become a reality. Charlotte is an…

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13 Mar 2017
Random Acts of Kindness

February marked the start of Random Acts of Kindness Week – a week where we all take some time to…

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