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29 Jun 2011
The Dilnot Report – How Far Will It Go ?

29 June 2011 The Dilnot Report – How Far Will It Go ? Next week sees the long awaited Dilnot…

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03 Jun 2011
A Response to Panorama

03 June 2011 A Response to Panorama The programme aired by Panorama last night was truly horrific viewing. The systematic…

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27 May 2011
Refresher Training

Refresher Training Knowing how important constant, relevant and up to date skills are to our customers, carers and office staff,…

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26 May 2011
Workers to be told to save for care in old age

26 May 2011 Workers to be told to save for care in old age Many people will be banking on…

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23 May 2011
Helping Hands Offers Superior Care Training

23 May 2011 Helping Hands Offers Superior Care Training We have known it for years and have been telling all…

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20 May 2011
How the impending collapse of Southern Cross will effect the care industry

20 May 2011 How the impending collapse of Southern Cross will effect the care industry Today it has emerged that…

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16 May 2011
The very best trainer in the land

16 May 2011 The very best trainer in the land For those of you that follow us on Twitter you…

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13 May 2011
Do we really need that many beds ?

13 May 2011 Do we really need that many beds? In a recent article in the Daily Mail it was…

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06 May 2011
A-very-special-carer

06 May 2011 A-very-special-carer This week saw our longest serving member of staff celebrating her 18 year Helping Hands anniversary…

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20 Apr 2011
Living with Alzheimers – A Daughter’s Story

20 April 2011 Living with Alzheimers – A Daughters Story We have just celebrated mother’s day, so naturally all our…

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