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18 Oct 2018
Most inspirational places to work in the UK

We’re excited and honoured to be named as one of the top 20 companies for outstanding leadership and culture, according…

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08 Oct 2018
5 tips to communicate with an elderly loved one

As your loved one ages, it becomes increasingly important to be able to openly communicate about different concerns relating to…

A carer in a lavender uniform makes a bed in a cosy, warmly lit room while an older woman in a dressing gown smiles nearby. A lamp, alarm clock, and mirror are visible in the background.
02 Oct 2018
How live-in care can positively impact your health and mental wellbeing

The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has found that most older people enjoy being in their home surroundings and…

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.
28 Sep 2018
Identifying the right live-in care provider for you

Whether it’s care for yourself or someone close to you, choosing the right live-in care provider means asking a number…

An older woman sits knitting on a beige sofa while a carer in a purple uniform hoovers the carpet in a cosy, well-lit living room decorated with framed art and scatter cushions.
27 Sep 2018
What you didn’t know home help was for

Think of home care and thoughts of personal care, medication support and hoisted transfers may spring to mind. But home…

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26 Sep 2018
Knowing when your elderly loved one needs extra support

There may come a time when you notice that someone close to you is struggling with day-to-day living. If you’re…

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25 Sep 2018
The flexible nature of home care

We’re all different and have our own unique traits and personal preferences. So when considering the options for extra support…

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.
23 Aug 2018

Ripples of excitement are running through the Helping Hands teams as we’ve been recognised in the London Stock Exchange’s 1000…

An elderly woman smiling and holding a mug sits comfortably in a chair, while a carer in a purple uniform sits nearby, engaging with her in a cosy, well-lit room.
23 Aug 2018
How seeking support for Mum sparked a career in care

Many of the carers we welcome to our team have had their own experiences of supporting their own families. For…

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12 Jul 2018
Why independence is important

We each have our own tastes, interests and characteristics that make us all unique. Even if you need a little…