http://www.helpandcare.org.uk/OPPen-gbCopyright 2010 OPPThu, 25 Feb 2010 15:11:37 GMTHelp and Care is launching a project to celebrate the lives of older people in residential and nursing homes on Dignity Action Day (25 February).http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/help-and-care-launches-project-to-celebrate-the-lives-of-older-people.aspxThu, 25 Feb 2010 15:04:50 GMTNewsHelp and Care is appealing for people to donate new pens, scrap books, hard back note books or photos albums to help with a project to create Life Story books with older people. http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/help-and-care-appeals-for-scrap-books-and-photo-albums.aspxThu, 25 Feb 2010 15:02:32 GMTNewsHelp and Care is appealing for donations to fund portable heaters to help to keep older people warm. http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/help-and-care-appeals-for-donations-to-help-older-people-to-keep-warm.aspxTue, 12 Jan 2010 15:19:04 GMTNewsLocal charity Help and Care is working in partnership with Dorset County Council to provide free information and support sessions for carers in Christchurch in March. http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/free-information-and-advice-for-carers-in-christchurch.aspxFri, 08 Jan 2010 16:13:00 GMTEventsLocal charity Help and Care is working in partnership with Dorset County Council to provide free information and support sessions for carers in East Dorset in February. http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/free-information-and-advice-for-carers-in-east-dorset-during-march-2010.aspxFri, 08 Jan 2010 16:10:44 GMTEventsHelp and Care is advising older people and carers seeking help during the cold winter months to call them on 0300 111 3303 for free advice and information. http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/help-for-older-people-and-carers-in-dorset-during-the-cold-snap.aspxFri, 08 Jan 2010 15:15:16 GMTNewsHelp and Care is welcoming in the New Year following a successful 2009. http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/help-and-care-celebrates-success.aspxFri, 08 Jan 2010 15:13:10 GMTNewsHandiworks Plus Newsletter, Winter 2009/2010http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/read-the-latest-edition-of-our-handiworks-plus-newsletter-.aspxMon, 04 Jan 2010 13:33:31 GMTNewsRead the latest edition of Help with Caring, our newsletter for Carers in Dorsethttp://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/help-with-caring-.aspxMon, 04 Jan 2010 13:26:12 GMTNewsLocal charity for older people and Carers Help and Care is urging Carers in Bournemouth and Poole to call them to find out about support and advice that could help. This year Carers Rights Day (Friday 4 December 2009) is about ensuring that carers get http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/local-charity-urges-carers-in-bournemouth-and-poole-to-call-for-help.aspxTue, 22 Dec 2009 15:12:20 GMTNewsDorset charity Help and Care is celebrating the success of social enterprise Moving On as it completes its first year.http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/moving-on-celebrates-first-year-of-success.aspxFri, 11 Dec 2009 14:54:43 GMTNews25 volunteers over 65 years of age have been awarded a certificate in recognition of the valuable contribution they make to the work of local charity for older people and carers Help and Care. The award ties in with the UK’s Older People’s Day on Thurshttp://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/older-people-awarded-for-volunteering-.aspxWed, 30 Sep 2009 14:58:00 GMTNewsLocal charity Help and Care is working in partnership with Bournemouth Borough Council to provide free home safety and security checks for local residents.http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/free-home-safety-and-security-checks.aspxWed, 30 Sep 2009 14:56:00 GMTNewsThe latest issue of Help with Caring, a newsletter for Carers in Dorset is now availablehttp://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/help-with-caring.aspxFri, 14 Aug 2009 11:59:00 GMTNewsHelp and Care is one of the first organisations in Dorset to be awarded the Social Enterprise Mark.http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/dorset-charity-celebrates-award-of-social-enterprise-mark.aspxMon, 03 Aug 2009 14:38:00 GMTNewsOn 14th July the Government launched the Green Paper, Shaping the Future of Care Together, which suggests ways they can improve the care and support system in England, both in the way it is delivered and funded.  http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/join-the-big-care-debate-regional-events.aspxFri, 17 Jul 2009 13:02:00 GMTNewsLocal charity Help and Care is working in partnership with Borough of Poole to find out how people in Poole feel about Home Carehttp://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/have-your-say-about-home-care-in-poole.aspxTue, 14 Jul 2009 11:16:00 GMTNewsThe Poole Older People’s Strategy Group is looking for volunteers who want to share their views on the services delivered to older people in Poole. http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/volunteers-needed-for-poole-older-peoples-strategy-group.aspxTue, 14 Jul 2009 11:15:00 GMTNews Local charity Help and Care is working in partnership with Dorset County Council to provide information and support for carers in Dorset.http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/information-and-support-for-carers-in-dorset.aspxTue, 14 Jul 2009 11:13:00 GMTNewsLocal charity Help and Care is working in partnership with Bournemouth Borough Council to launch a new housing service. http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/staying-put-or-moving-on.aspxTue, 14 Jul 2009 11:11:00 GMTNewsLocal charity Help and Care is working in partnership with Borough of Poole to find out how people in Poole feel about Home Care. http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/have-your-say-about-home-care-in-poole.aspxFri, 26 Jun 2009 14:39:00 GMTNewsHelp and Care, the local charity for older people and carers is holding an event for working carers in Bournemouth during Carers Week. http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/carers-week-8---14-june-2009.aspxWed, 10 Jun 2009 10:26:00 GMTNewsHelp and Care has launched a newsletter for Carers in Dorset called Help with Caring. http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/help-with-caring-.aspxWed, 03 Jun 2009 10:42:00 GMTNewsHelp and Care invites you to complete a new online survey about what help you need to live the life you want to live.http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/help-and-care-seeks-views-from-you-on-the-help-you-need.aspxMon, 23 Mar 2009 14:57:00 GMTNewsHelp and Care, in partnership with Patient and Public Involvement Solutions, have created a comprehensive package of training materials for LINk Participants. http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/help-and-care-launches-new-links-participant-training.aspxMon, 09 Mar 2009 09:22:00 GMTNewsDorset County Council and Help and Care will mark National Carers Rights Day 2008 in Dorset by hosting two special events for Carers on Friday 5th December. Why not come along? http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/carers-rights-day-events-in-dorset.aspxThu, 27 Nov 2008 09:07:00 GMTNewsHelp and Care is proud to be launching a new support service for people considering moving home. MOVING ON offers advice and support to people who are deciding whether to move and a unique property sales and support service for those who decide to move.http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/help-and-care-launches-moving-on.aspxFri, 29 Aug 2008 10:42:00 GMTNewsHelp and Care is delighted to announce the launch of its new Handiworks Plus service for residents of Poole and Bournemouth. Handiworks Plus is an affordable home repair and maintenance service for older people, carers and disabled people.http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/help-and-care-launches-handiworks-plus.aspxThu, 03 Apr 2008 15:02:00 GMTNewsHelp and Care is delighted to become the Host Organisation for Local Involvement Networks (LINks) in Dorset, Poole, Bournemouth and Torbay. http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/help-and-care-will-host-local-involvment-networks.aspxThu, 03 Apr 2008 12:14:00 GMTNewsGordon Brown has announced a new strategy that aims that all disabled people (including older people) should be able to live autonomous lives with choice, freedom, dignity and control.1http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/government-announces-independent-living-strategy.aspxTue, 18 Mar 2008 10:00:00 GMTNewsWe are delighted to announce our new Carers at Work Survey. Help and Care is seeking the views of working carers to find out what life is like for them. To hear how working affects their caring role and how caring affects their work.http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/take-part-in-our-new-on-line-carers-at-work-survey.aspxTue, 26 Feb 2008 14:48:00 GMTNewsIn celebration of Carers Rights Day on Friday 7 December, Help and Care and Dorset County Council (Adult & Community Services) organised three events for Carers and those working to support them.http://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/carers-have-their-say-in-dorset.aspxThu, 13 Dec 2007 14:28:00 GMTNewsHelp and Care and North Dorset District Council are pleased to announce that the Handiworks home repairs scheme will be reintroduced to residents in North Dorsethttp://www.helpandcare.org.uk//cms/site/news/handiworks-is-back-in-north-dorset.aspxWed, 12 Dec 2007 13:37:00 GMTNews