We would love to chat so please request a callback from our expert team.  Alternatively, our lines are open Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5.30pm.

Helping Hands Logo
Find your branch
CQC & CIW Regulated
Receive care in 24 hours
4.5 Star Rating
Rated Excellent on
Trustpilot
Industry leading carer training

Care Advice

An elderly woman holds the arm of a smiling carer wearing a purple uniform. They are standing outdoors under a blue sky, suggesting a supportive and caring relationship.
The role of domiciliary care in stroke recovery

When you’ve experienced a stroke, you will take some time to recover, depending on the severity of the stroke. Read…

Read more
An older woman wearing a yellow jacket and glasses smiles and laughs whilst holding a mug, sitting outdoors and talking with another person. Green foliage is blurred in the foreground.
The risks of high blood pressure and how to prevent It

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a condition where the systolic and diastolic numbers are raised above recommended parameters.…

Read more
An elderly woman with short, light blonde hair smiles warmly at a younger woman with reddish hair, who is slightly out of focus in the foreground. The setting appears bright and cheerful.
The rising role of AI in home care

Helping Hands is utilising some of the most efficient technology currently available to support our caregiving services across England and…

Read more
A carer in a purple uniform smiles and talks with an elderly woman, who is laughing while sitting at a kitchen table with a plate of food and a glass of water in front of her.
Tips to help the elderly this christmas

Christmas can be a wonderful time of year for some, but for many older people it can also be an…

Read more
A nurse in a purple uniform smiles and talks with an elderly person at a kitchen table. The elderly person is smiling, and there is a plate of food and a glass of water in front of them.
Myths about palliative care

Palliative care is the journey of care and support that you embark upon when diagnosed with a terminal illness and…

Read more
A nurse in a purple uniform smiles and talks with an elderly person at a kitchen table. The elderly person is smiling, and there is a plate of food and a glass of water in front of them.
How is virtual reality used within care?

Virtual reality is a technology that simulates a computer-generated environment and makes it possible to interact in a very realistic…

Read more
An elderly woman with short, light blonde hair smiles warmly at a younger woman with reddish hair, who is slightly out of focus in the foreground. The setting appears bright and cheerful.
10 benefits of lifestyle support for the elderly

We have been supporting our customers for over 30 years and offer care and support with all aspects of your…

Read more
A nurse in a purple uniform smiles and talks with an elderly person at a kitchen table. The elderly person is smiling, and there is a plate of food and a glass of water in front of them.
Moving from a care home to live-in care

A home is so much more than four walls and a roof, and when it comes to receiving care, it's…

Read more
A nurse in a purple uniform smiles and talks with an elderly person at a kitchen table. The elderly person is smiling, and there is a plate of food and a glass of water in front of them.
Mother’s Day activities for the elderly

Mother's Day is a great time to spend valuable time with your loved ones. Here are an array of activities…

Read more
A nurse in a purple uniform smiles and talks with an elderly person at a kitchen table. The elderly person is smiling, and there is a plate of food and a glass of water in front of them.
How important is social interaction in elderly care?

Social interaction is beneficial for mental upkeep, it is essential for older individuals, as loneliness is a growing concern amongst…

Read more