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Meet Charlie

Meet Charlie A Passionate Member of the Friends Helping at Home Team Behind every great organisation is a team of individuals who bring their unique experiences, passions, and skills to the table. At ...

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A Day in the Life of a Self-Employed Care Worker

A Day in the Life of a Self-Employed Care Worker Working as a self-employed care provider offers a unique set of advantages and challenges. For those considering this path, the flexibility and autonom...

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The Benefits and Considerations of Being a Self-Employed Care Worker

The Benefits and Considerations of Being a Self-Employed Care Worker Being your own boss has always carried an appealing sense of freedom, especially in the care industry. Self-employment with Friends...

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Bringing Compassion Home

Bringing Compassion Home: Emily Merry Leads Person-Centred Care in Portishead Introducing Directors Emily Merry and Chloe Perry: Emily Brings Local Expertise to Portishead Local Resident Brings Per...

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Jumping from the Heart 

Jumping from the Heart  On Saturday, June 1st, fourteen brave service providers from Friends Helping at Home completed a thrilling 15,000 ft, 60-second freefall skydive to raise funds for Rowcroft Hos...

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Care In Time

Client Needed More Care: ‘Care in Time’ with Care at Heart In the fast-paced world of healthcare, it is easy to overlook the fundamental need for genuine human connection. At Friends Helping at Home, ...

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Dementia and Palliative Care: Supporting New Initiatives

Dementia and Palliative Care: Supporting New Initiatives We were delighted to have the opportunity to sponsor the recent Dementia and Palliative Care Conference hosted by Rowcroft Hospice at Buckfast ...

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Remembering Christine Mabel Sharples: A Remarkable Life

Remembering Christine Mabel Sharples: A Remarkable Life Authored by Terry, Christine’s Son Born on 25th September 1923 in Rochdale, Christine Mabel Sharples lived a life packed with challenges, ...

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Distinguishing Between Introductory Agencies and Managed Care Providers

Distinguishing Between Introductory Agencies and Managed Care Providers When the time comes to choose a care provider for yourself or your loved one, it can seem quite an ominous task especially if yo...

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A Conversation with Andrew Richardson

Building a Culture of Care: A Conversation with our founder Andrew Richardson Andrew is the  founding director and CEO of Friends Helping at Home, an award winning  care agency. With a background in ...