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A nurse wearing gloves smiles and talks with an older adult at a kitchen table. The older adult is eating a meal, and there is a glass of water nearby. The atmosphere appears warm and friendly.
21 Dec 2011
Should care providers be ranked like hotels?

Should care providers be ranked like hotels? Customer review websites are common place on the internet.  Many of us will…

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.
16 Dec 2011
Dementia. We care

16 December 2011 Dementia. We care The first ever National Audit of Dementia has found that NHS patients are suffering…

A nurse in a light purple uniform sits at a kitchen table, smiling and talking with an older person who is eating a meal. The setting appears homely, with flowers and kitchen items in the background.
13 Dec 2011
Helping Hands appoints specialist advisors

Dr Robert Heaven and Dr Rekha Elaswarapu will join Helping Hands as Special Advisors on January 1st 2012.  They will…

A smiling carer in a purple uniform arranges a blanket, while an older person sits in the background, smiling and watching.
09 Dec 2011
Helping Hands supports the Pride of Stratford Awards

Building on its strong community reputation in and around Warwickshire, Alcester based care provider Helping Hands Home Care has announced…

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.
30 Nov 2011
Helping Hands Homecare opens new office in Redditch

Leading homecare specialist Helping Hands Homecare is expanding its regional network with the launch of a first office in Redditch…

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.
23 Nov 2011
Helping Hands’ response to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report

Helping Hands has welcomed the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report “Close to home: older people and human rights…

A carer helps an older man with gardening outdoors. The carer is kneeling by a garden bed with a green watering can, while the older man sits on a stool holding a potted plant. Both appear to be talking and smiling.
01 Nov 2011
Why is elderly care such a contentious subject?

Caring for an elderly loved one is a natural part of life’s story; families have been doing it since time…

A smiling older woman sits up in bed while a carer in a purple uniform sits beside her, holding her hand and offering comfort. They are in a warmly lit room with a colourful woven headboard.
24 Oct 2011
Is it time for a ‘Democratic Revolution’ in the care sector?

A recent report commissioned by a leading charity has concluded that a ‘democratic revolution’ in the way that care homes…

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.
05 Oct 2011
The true cost of dementia

A European study recently revealed that brain disorders cost Europe €800 billion each year, but the social cost is perhaps…

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.
23 Sep 2011
Living in Grey Britain

Britain is getting older; higher living standards and improved medical treatments and facilities over the last 60 years mean that…