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What a career in care can offer you later on in life
There is an increasing number of individuals who are opting to work as a carer, even after retirement. The fulfilment…
Home care’s first ever Centre of Excellence
Helping Hands was endorsed as a Centre of Excellence, making us the first and only full-service homecare provider to receive…
Staying hydrated and cool in hot weather
During the hot summer months, staying hydrated is vital. Dehydration affects us all during heatwaves but those with respiratory difficulties…
Assessing the situation – knowing when to call in the help
It’s not always easy to realise that you or a loved one needs a little extra support. Even approaching the…
Exercise and activity ideas for your loved one with dementia
You only need to watch the television or listen to the radio to hear messages about the importance of exercise…
Glassdoor names Tim Lee as care industry’s Top CEO
We’re pleased to announce that Helping Hands Chief Executive, Tim Lee, has once again been officially named as a Top…
A typical day of live-in care
Live-in care, as its name suggests, sees a carer move into your home with you to support with any day-to-day…
How I’m making a difference: returning to the UK for care work
Some of our carers have arrived from countries across Europe and even from as far as New Zealand. Though they…
Carbon monoxide – is your home safe?
The dangers of carbon monoxide have been flagged up in news reports for years. Just last month, The Guardian reported…
First days at a care company… Rebecca’s ‘quick and easy’ application
Our marketing department recently welcomed a fresh face to the team. Based at the Warwickshire head office, Rebecca Giddings helps…