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04 Aug 2016
Celebrating our Carers

At Helping Hands, we believe that the fantastic work that all of our carers do should always be celebrated. These…

A smiling woman in a light purple uniform carries a laundry basket with folded clothes up the stairs. She is wearing a lanyard and has glasses resting on her head.
24 Jun 2016
EU Referendum statement from Helping Hands

We would like to reassure all carers and colleagues of Helping Hands, that the results of the EU referendum will…

A carer in a lavender uniform smiles and gestures whilst sitting beside an elderly man with glasses, who is looking at a photo album. They appear to be sharing a pleasant conversation on a sofa.
02 Jun 2016
New Team Ensures Quality in Short-Term Care Packages

Helping Hands new team of Intermediate Care Managers are now in place to ensure you and your loved one receive…

A smiling woman in a purple uniform and blue gloves stands in a kitchen, holding a cleaning cloth. She wears a name badge and a stethoscope, with shelves, a kettle, and a sink visible in the background.
19 May 2016
Andrew’s SIA challenge: so it starts – Day One

Andrew, our Finance Director, is cycling from Budapest to Vienna to raise money for the Spinal Injuries Association. Read Andrew’s…

A nurse in a purple uniform smiles and talks to a man in blue pyjamas who is sitting up in bed reading a book in a cosy, stone-walled room.
18 May 2016
Aid of the Spinal Injuries Association

Tour de Andrew With a matter of days to go before the big ride from Budapest to Vienna in aid…

A woman in a wheelchair smiles and talks with another woman kneeling beside her in a garden. They are surrounded by greenery, with a green watering can nearby. Both women appear happy and engaged in conversation.
17 May 2016
Cough Assist and a Convertible!

My carer Mary really wanted to be a nurse in Zambia but was attracted to the airways instead so definitely…

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22 Apr 2016
Not many care plans include walking the cat!

As you know Ellie is a house cat as she has a paw missing and FIV. However, when the sun…

A woman in a lavender uniform and glasses smiles whilst washing dishes at a kitchen sink. She wears a lanyard, and the background shows a bright, tidy kitchen with a plant and washing-up liquid.
29 Mar 2016
Physio support

Person centred care from my carer Mary my Carer has many skills, new one just added to her profile, a…

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29 Mar 2016
A Happy Easter from our customer Jacky

Easter holiday with my Carer A friend came up and stayed for the four days giving Mary a hand to…

An older woman smiles in bed holding a mug, while a carer in a purple uniform stands beside her, gently touching her shoulder. They are in a cosy room with a lamp and exposed brick wall.
18 Mar 2016
My carer is back from her break

Mary my Carer came back, although she was very poorly, not quite over it just yet, but certainly getting there.…