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A carer in a purple uniform smiles and engages with an elderly woman playing cards, surrounded by other pensioners in a bright, cheerful room.
20 Feb 2014
Dementia Family day a huge Helping Hands success

20 February 2014 A record number of attendees packed into The Homewood Road United Reformed Church in St Albans on…

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An elderly man with a walking stick walks outdoors on a leafy path, smiling, while being assisted by a younger man in a purple uniform. They appear happy and engaged in conversation.
09 Jan 2014
Helping Hands: A proud signatory of the Dementia Action Alliance’s National Declaration

09 January 2014 As a member of the Dementia Action Alliance, Helping Hands is a proud signatory of the National…

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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.
10 Dec 2013
My Christmas with Fred and Kath

10 December 2013 by Raminta On Christmas morning, Kath and Fred woke at their usual time and were very excited…

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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.
21 Nov 2013
Sharon Wake, Northumberland

21 November 2013 I have worked in care since I was 16 years old and have always felt at home…

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Close-up of an older person sitting in bed, wearing a striped shirt and holding a white mug with both hands. The person has a gold ring on one finger. The background is softly blurred.
07 Nov 2013
Shona Harris, Malaga, Spain

07 November 2013 My first experience as a Carer was many years ago in a lovely residential care home in…

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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.
02 Oct 2013
Stephanie, Australia

My very first experience of “care work” was when I was 14 and spent a great deal of time with…

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A smiling woman in a light purple nurse uniform and blue gloves prepares vegetables in a kitchen. Carrots, peppers, and greens are on the worktop. Shelves and a kettle are visible in the background.
12 Jul 2013
Hydration and Dignity

I have recently been involved in two events relating to hydration for the elderly. The first one was the launch…

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A woman in a light purple uniform and blue gloves fills a glass with water at a kitchen sink. A vase of flowers and a plate with a sandwich are on the worktop nearby.
25 Jun 2013
Helping Hands sponsors Inspirational Carer at Women in Spinal Cord Injury Awards

Our Helping Hands Eastern Regional Manager, Karen Jackson was delighted to represent Helping Hands as a SIA partner and sponsor…

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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.
14 Jun 2013
Falls Awareness Week 2013 – Monday 17 – Friday 21 June 2013

Falls Awareness Week 2013 – Monday 17 – Friday 21 June 2013 Helping Hands supports Age UK’s Falls Awareness Week…

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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.
24 May 2013
Helping Hands recognises the challenges facing local families living with Dementia

Leading hourly visiting care and live-in homecare specialist Helping Hands brought their award winning training to families at the Greswolde…

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