Our Services
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Palliative care
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Emotional Support
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Individualised Care
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Comfort and Control
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Family Support
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End-of-Life Care
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Quality of Life
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Seamless collaboration with Care Professionals
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Post operative recovery
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Speed up Recovery Time at home
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Comfort and Independence
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Medication Management
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Meal Preparation
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Household Chores
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Companionship
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Personal Care
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Catheter care
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Enhance your independence and support you within your community
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Potentially reduce health complications and hospital admissions
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Assist with catheter care and fluid balance
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Assist with cleaning and maintenance of equipment and consumables
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Support with the ordering of stock and storage of deliveries
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Work with you and your healthcare team when reviewing your care needs.
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Personal care
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Personal Care Assistance
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Bathing and Showering
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Hair Washing and Grooming
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Shaving and Oral Care
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Nail Care
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Toileting Assistance
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Catheter and Stoma Care
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Skin Care
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Incontinence Support
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Laundry and Bed Changing
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Dietary Support
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Special Diets
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Food Preparation
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Dementia care
Our relationship-centred approach provides Alzheimer’s care that:
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Helps your loved ones stay safe, calm, comfortable and happy at home
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Builds clients’ confidence
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Provides nutritious meals and activities to encourage good overall health
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Enables social interaction
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Stimulates the mind
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Builds self-esteem
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Gives families a break from caring
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Neurological disease care
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Comprehensive Support
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Dignified Care
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Personalised Care Plans
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Trained Caregivers
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Symptom Management
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Comfortable Environment
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Adaptive Equipment advise
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Emotional Well-being
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Family Involvement
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Palliative Care
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Holistic Approach
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Stoma care
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Enhance your independence and support you within your community
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Potentially reduce health complications and hospital admissions
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Assist with cleaning and maintenance of equipment and consumables
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Support with the ordering of stock and storage of deliveries
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Work with you and your healthcare team when reviewing your care needs.
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Stoma care involves ensuring the stoma remains clean and free from infection.
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Application or removal of stoma bags and emptying of such bags when required.
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Cancer care
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Highly trained Care Professionals offering assistance in various capacities: hourly care, extended hours, or live-in care.
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Close collaboration with clinical teams to tailor home care services to your specific needs.
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Care delivered within the comfort of your own surroundings for improved rest, nutritious meals, reduced exposure to germs, and lowered stress levels.
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Provision of companionship or conversation during treatment, acknowledging diverse needs during challenging times.
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Dedicated support to provide peace of mind for both you and your loved ones.
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Live in care
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Live-in care entails having a dedicated carer reside in your home, offering 24/7 care and support tailored to your needs.
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The focus of live-in care from Helping Hands is on accommodating your personal preferences, routines, and requirements.
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With live-in care, you and your loved ones can prioritize spending quality time together, free from the burdens of caregiving.
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A live-in carer provides constant support, available at any time to assist with practical tasks and offer emotional companionship.
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Live-in carers selected by Helping Hands are chosen for their compassionate and empathetic nature, ensuring a supportive match based on your interests and preferences.
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Home help
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Housekeeping assistant aids with domestic cleaning tasks like vacuuming stairs and cleaning the toilet
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Assistance with laundry and ironing, freeing up time for leisure activities with family and friends
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Housekeeping assistant prepares meals, including favourite dishes or nutritious snacks
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Household chores such as laundry, bin management, and garden upkeep are taken care of by the assistant
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Carer assists in caring for pets, including feeding and walking them
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Errand support provided, including assistance with mail, grocery pickup, or prescription collection
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Companionship care
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Help you or your loved one to keep active
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Make sure you or your loved one have company and someone to socialise with
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Help to build confidence in going outside the home
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Encourage participation in activities inside and outside the home
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Help families take a rest from caring with peace of mind
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Wound care
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Benopa care specialises in wound care management, catering to post-operative or long-term conditions that necessitate dressing and tending wounds at home.
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All our staff are skilled and confident in managing wound care, ensuring proper healing and monitoring for any signs of infections or complications.
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Wound care is provided in the comfort of your own home, allowing for relaxation and peace of mind.
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Our nurse led service can identify signs and symptoms of infections or complications, addressing them promptly to maintain your well-being.
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You can rely on a trusted service provided by familiar and friendly faces, fostering a sense of comfort and continuity in your care.
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Post op recovery
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We offer a flexible and personalised home care tailored to individual requirements, whether ongoing or short-term post-operative care.
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Our staff are selected for their character and values, receiving expert training to support older individuals and their families.
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They possess experience collaborating with community health teams and other medical professionals and are qualified to provide clinical care services.
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Specialised care, including for dementia and Parkinson’s, is available to provide tailored support for medical conditions, aiding in recovery and recuperation at home.
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The team collaborates with individuals and their healthcare team to review and adjust care needs as necessary.
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Respite care
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Respite care provides temporary support when regular caregivers are unavailable, offering a much-needed break.
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Trained carers offer respite care for various types of care, including assisted living, residential care, dementia care, and nursing care.
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Respite care serves as a short-term solution for when caregivers require a break or when additional support is needed temporarily.
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Non invasive Ventilation
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Our nurse led carers are trained to the highest clinical standards and collaborate with your doctors and health teams to provide optimal care at home.
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Carers are matched based on shared hobbies and interests, ensuring a personalised and engaging experience.
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Various support options are available to meet individual needs, including hourly care for a few hours a week, a couple of hours daily, or 24-hour live-in care.
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Care services aim to assist in managing symptoms at home, offering comfort and support throughout the day.
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Gastrostomy care
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Gastrostomy care at home involves managing the feeding tube inserted directly into the stomach through the abdominal wall.
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Care may include cleaning around the gastrostomy site to prevent infection and ensuring proper hygiene.
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Checking and maintaining the functionality of the gastrostomy tube, including flushing and changing the tube as needed.
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Administering feedings through the gastrostomy tube according to prescribed schedules and formulas.
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Monitoring for any signs of complications such as infection, leakage, or blockages and promptly addressing them.
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Providing support and education to the patient and their caregivers on proper care techniques and recognising potential issues.
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Coordinating with healthcare professionals as needed for medical assessments and adjustments to the care plan.
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Diabetes care
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Home diabetes care provides tailored support for managing diabetes from the comfort of your own home.
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Care professionals are trained to assist with insulin administration, blood glucose monitoring, and medication management.
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Services include dietary planning and meal preparation to support healthy eating habits and blood sugar control.
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Home care also emphasises regular exercise routines suitable for individuals with diabetes to maintain overall health and wellbeing.
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Care plans are personalised to meet individual needs and may include education on diabetes management and lifestyle adjustments.
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By receiving diabetes care at home, individuals can enjoy greater independence and convenience while maintaining control over their condition.
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Vital signs monitoring
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Common vital signs include body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate.
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Monitoring can be done manually using basic instruments such as thermometers, blood pressure cuffs, and stethoscopes, or through advanced electronic devices.
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Vital signs are typically measured at regular intervals, depending on the individual's health status, medical condition, and treatment plan.
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Vital sign monitoring plays a crucial role in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and home care settings.
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In-home vital sign monitoring enables individuals to receive timely and personalised care while remaining in the comfort of their own homes, promoting independence and peace of mind.