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Support for younger adults

A woman in a wheelchair smiles and talks with another woman kneeling beside her in a garden. They are surrounded by greenery, with a green watering can nearby. Both women appear happy and engaged in conversation.
23 Jun 2021
Supporting Young Adults: What You Need To Know

It could be that your child is moving from children’s social care to adult’s social care, or you are a…

A woman in a wheelchair smiles and talks with another woman kneeling beside her in a garden. They are surrounded by greenery, with a green watering can nearby. Both women appear happy and engaged in conversation.
01 Apr 2021
Social butterfly: Katie’s story

New Milton customer Katie Frampton is a social butterfly. She loves keeping busy with hobbies such as swimming and horse-riding,…

A woman in a wheelchair smiles and talks with another woman kneeling beside her in a garden. They are surrounded by greenery, with a green watering can nearby. Both women appear happy and engaged in conversation.
22 Nov 2019
Shout out to the York Team for making Katie’s Little Mix wish come true

The Helping Hands Home Care York team have made one of their customer’s wishes come true by taking her to a…

A woman in a wheelchair smiles and talks with another woman kneeling beside her in a garden. They are surrounded by greenery, with a green watering can nearby. Both women appear happy and engaged in conversation.
12 Sep 2019
Swindon customer enjoys the ‘Greatest Day’ at Take That concert

Julie, a carer at the Swindon branch of Helping Hands, supports a young lady called Kirsty, who has autism. Kirsty’s…

A woman in a wheelchair smiles and talks with another woman kneeling beside her in a garden. They are surrounded by greenery, with a green watering can nearby. Both women appear happy and engaged in conversation.
01 Jul 2019
ME and Me: Naomi’s Story

Meet Naomi: a bright, adventurous and talented woman who studied for her PhD at Cambridge University. In 2006, Naomi suffered…

An elderly couple sits on a settee with a carer, all smiling and looking at a large photo album together in a cosy living room.
19 Jun 2019
Living with Frontotemporal Dementia – Common Symptoms and Treatments

Last month, we began the first of our six-blog series on the different types of dementia and how you and…

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.
13 Jun 2019
Creative Activities with your Live In Carer

The need for live-in care can arise at any given time, sometimes without any prior warning. Whether you are not…

A young woman with long blonde hair sits in a motorised wheelchair outdoors, smiling and wearing a blue puffer jacket and gloves. The background is blurred with greenery and hints of red foliage.
03 Jun 2019
30 tips on supporting young adults

Many people associate care companies with support for the elderly – usually those aged over 65 and over. Yet there…

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.
13 May 2019
30 Tips on Dealing with Mental Health

This week, we’re acknowledging Mental Health Awareness Week. Organised by the Mental Health Foundation, it is designed to raise awareness…

A woman in a wheelchair smiles and talks with another woman kneeling beside her in a garden. They are surrounded by greenery, with a green watering can nearby. Both women appear happy and engaged in conversation.
07 May 2019
Living with ME: Lucy’s Story

Lucy was a healthy and active teenager. A keen swimmer, member of a running club, hockey player and a volunteer…