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19 Sep 2014
Carer Training Opened My Eyes

Before joining Helping Hands I completed my degree at University, and, after studying English Literature for three years, it’s safe…

Two women smile at each other as they walk arm-in-arm in a bright kitchen. One uses a walking stick. Vegetables and flowers are on the worktop, creating a warm, cheerful atmosphere.
07 Jul 2014
Flexible work for students

“Whilst taking a year off from my studies and during my holidays, Helping Hands live-in care work is a very…

A carer in a lavender uniform smiles and talks with a woman sitting up in bed, creating a warm and supportive atmosphere in a softly lit room.
23 Jun 2014
Dying Matters to Helping Hands

One of the issues identified in the End of Life Care Strategy relates to the lack of personal choice in…

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.
20 Jun 2014
Care home fees guide launched to help understand available funding

20 June 2014 The average cost of a UK nursing home is £738 per week – that’s almost £40,000 a…

A woman wearing glasses and a lavender uniform smiles whilst standing in a bright kitchen. She has a lanyard around her neck and is near a sink with a tap and a bottle of washing-up liquid visible.
02 Jun 2014
University of Worcester’s Dementia Specialist training a success

Tiffany began working at Helping Hands in 2012, starting out as an Hourly Carer and conducting domiciliary calls in the…

A carer in purple offers tablets to an elderly woman wearing a striped top, who is sitting up in bed and smiling while holding out her hand to receive the medicine.
15 May 2014
Let’s talk elderly care alternatives

15 May 2014 Tim Lee, Chief Executive of Helping Hands has seen expectations change over the 25 years of the…

Two women sit on a blanket-covered bench outdoors, smiling and holding mugs, with a picnic basket and plates between them. Green foliage and grass are visible in the background.
13 May 2014
Happy 25th Anniversary, Alcester’s Helping Hands!

13 May 2014 Whilst studying for school and university qualifications, sons Tim, Ben and James Lee helped out regularly by…

Two women sit outdoors, chatting and laughing whilst holding white mugs. One woman wears a yellow jacket and sunglasses, and the other has long hair. Greenery surrounds them, creating a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
24 Apr 2014
Providing nurse-led care support to people in Chingford area following Hawkwell Court’s imminent closure

24 April 2014 According to the report released by Newsquest, the closure was announced following the North East London NHS…

An older man with glasses smiling and looking at a young woman as they sit together, sharing a laugh over a large photo album or book.
01 Apr 2014
Stratford upon Avon Dementia Family day a huge Helping Hands success

01 April 2014 A record number of attendees packed into the Parish Centre in Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon on Saturday to learn…

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18 Mar 2014

18 March 2014 According to Action on Hearing Loss (formerly the RNID), hearing loss affects the lives of over 10…