Caregiver helping to manage stress.

Managing Stress And Burnout As A Caregiver

Being a caregiver is a rewarding job. Knowing that you’re making a massive and positive impact on someone's quality of…

13 Jan 2023
New Year, New Job

New Year, New Job In Care?

Every New Year brings a fresh sense of optimism - it means a fresh start with new goals to achieve.…

06 Dec 2022
Caregiver and resident going for a walk on an Autumn day

Home Care This Winter

Home care, whether full-time or part-time, is very important, especially this winter. With increased living costs and electricity being more…

21 Nov 2022
Someone checking their blood sugar levels.

Spread Awareness About World Diabetes Day

Now that Halloween has come and gone, November is a busy month. Beginning with Bonfire Night, the month is full…

14 Nov 2022
Female caregiver smiling at someone before they enter the home

A Guide To Our Social Care Service

At Hands on Care, we offer 3 main types of care services. They are, of course, personal care, cleaning services…

15 Aug 2022
Doctor taking someone's blood pressure

How To Lower High Blood Pressure

In the UK alone, 16 million adults suffer from high blood pressure. As such, high blood pressure is the biggest…

25 May 2022
Caregiver greeting an elderly person at the door

Why Work in Personal Care?

In the early months of 2022, employers are advising of a record number of vacancies. With so many employment opportunities,…

25 Feb 2022
An elderly person smiling and laughing with a caregiver.

Why Personal Care is Important this Winter

As the nights become darker, temperatures plummet and something as simple as a warm cosy blanket becomes a necessity, so…

01 Feb 2022
elderly gentlemen painting. Loving partner looking on.

Having Fun When Mobility is a Consideration

Being unable to move much isn’t fun – especially if you are a big fan of moving about. But even…

17 Jan 2022
An elderly persons hand being gripped

How Sensory Stimulation Can Be Beneficial

According to the World Health Organisation, Dementia is ‘the syndrome in which there is a deterioration in cognitive function beyond…

11 Jan 2022