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10 Mar 2016
Travelling abroad in a wheel chair

Accessibility in third world countries My passion for long flights has worn pretty thin these days. So getting aboard the…

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07 Mar 2016
A winning Live-in Carer

When my carer needs a break. It’s February, the shortest month but a day longer as its a leap year.…

A smiling woman in a purple uniform stands in a kitchen, drying a white mug with a green tea towel next to a sink and dish rack with clean crockery.
07 Mar 2016
All change

When my carer needs a break. My permanent carer, after being with me for five months, is taking six weeks…

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11 Feb 2016
New Dementia Online Tool

At Helping Hands Home Care, we’re always looking for ways to improve daily care: for the person being cared for,…

A man in blue pyjamas sits up in bed reading a book, smiling, while a carer in a purple uniform stands beside him, also smiling, in a cosy room with stone walls.
03 Feb 2016
World Cancer Day

Uniting against Cancer Most of us will be affected by cancer in some way during our lifetimes –according to Macmillan,…

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09 Dec 2015
Our talented Christmas card artist

Meet our Christmas card Artist Ann has been a Helping Hands customer since July, and is busy proving that her…

A smiling carer in a purple uniform stands outdoors, linking arms with an older woman in a light blue cardigan and white blouse. They both look happy, with greenery and a wooden fence in the background.
16 Nov 2015
Checking the quality of Dementia Care

Quality Dementia Care from Helping Hands The Helping Hands’ specialist Dementia service is continually developing, with over 50% of our…

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10 Nov 2015
Gordon’s Magical Day

Gordon’s Harry Potter photo shoot Helping Hands customer Gordon had a magical experience taking part in his very own Harry…

A smiling carer in a purple uniform stands outdoors, linking arms with an older woman in a light blue cardigan and white blouse. They both look happy, with greenery and a wooden fence in the background.
29 Oct 2015
New Approaches to Alzheimer’s Treatment

Alzheimer’s disease is the world’s most prevalent form of dementia, and affects an estimated 47 million people worldwide – that’s…

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23 Oct 2015
Registering Lasting Power of Attorney

During emotional and difficult periods, thinking about finances often seems overwhelming. But there are measures you can put in place…