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12 Apr 2019
Hot Cross Bun Recipe for Dementia

Forget the perfectly-portioned supermarket offerings this Easter and get stuck in with your very own homemade cinnamon hot cross buns,…

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10 Apr 2019
Jemma raises awareness for spinal muscular atrophy

On 13th April, Helping Hands customer Jemma Collins will be freefall abseiling from the ArcelorMittal Orbit in London’s Olympic Park.…

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A carer pours tea for an elderly man and woman sitting at a patio table outdoors, surrounded by greenery. The table has teacups, a teapot, and snacks, and the setting appears calm and pleasant.
05 Apr 2019
World Health Day: What Can We Do?

World Health Day takes place on April 7 each year, marking the anniversary of the date that the World Health…

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A smiling carer in a light purple uniform makes a bed, while an older person in a dressing gown sits in the background, appearing content.
01 Apr 2019
How Charmaine gave a helping hand to Ben on his road to recovery

Charmaine, from our home care Barnet branch, has been working with Ben since the summer of 2017 and it’s been…

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A carer in a lavender uniform smiles and gestures whilst sitting beside an elderly man with glasses, who is looking at a photo album. They appear to be sharing a pleasant conversation on a sofa.
26 Feb 2019
What Options Do You Have For Elderly Care In Richmond?

It’s not always easy to know if or when the time has come to find additional support for your loved…

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26 Feb 2019
Give Yourself A Break With Respite Care In Aylesbury

Once you start caring for a parent, family member or friend, you’re likely to hear of respite care. This type…

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A carer in a purple uniform makes a bed while an older woman in a dressing gown smiles and watches in a cosy, warmly lit bedroom with stone walls and a lamp on a bedside table.
26 Feb 2019
How To Organise Domiciliary Care In Bristol

Taking the time to understand your loved one’s needs and placing them at the centre of the decision-making process can…

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25 Feb 2019
Care Options For A Loved One With Dementia In Manchester

There’s no one-size fits all formula when it comes to dementia. Each family’s case is unique, requiring various levels of…

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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.
29 Jan 2019
A regulated service vs a non-regulated service

What Are Regulated and Non-Regulated Care Services? We know that most of the families who need care need it quickly…

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22 Jan 2019
Great books to read to dementia patients

The stories within the pages of a book can help us to understand ourselves and the world around us. For…

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