{"id":378507,"date":"2025-11-19T12:39:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T12:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/?page_id=378507"},"modified":"2025-12-16T15:23:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T15:23:14","slug":"support-for-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/home-care-services\/support-for-younger-people\/support-for-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Support for students"},"content":{"rendered":"\t
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A personal assistant for university life<\/h2>\n \n

Finding the right person to help you make the most of your time at university is crucial.<\/p>\n \n \n

If you need help with personal care, mobility, and other tasks, one of our handpicked personal assistants will enable you to get the most out of the exciting experience ahead of you.<\/p>\n

At Helping Hands, we believe that when it comes to care, one size never fits all \u2013 so our university support plans are built completely around the student experience you want to enjoy. From helping you prepare for and attend your lectures to giving you the independence to meet up with friends, your assistant will always be there to support your wishes and help you with all aspects of university life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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We can help you prepare for university by:<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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We can liaise with social services and your university about the facilities available so that you can make sure you\u2019re fully prepared when you go<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re struggling to find accommodation that suits your needs and matches your criteria, our experienced team can help find suitable options<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We can even ensure that the right mobility aids are in place before you arrive, both in your accommodation and in your places of study<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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How support for students works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A continuous and consistent service is vital in all forms of care, but especially at university. You\u2019ll be assigned a dedicated manager who will work with you to give you the perfect support plan.<\/h4>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Matched with the right person <\/h3>\n

Your dedicated care manager will determine the type of support you need and the personal assistant you\u2019re looking for so that your support plan can be fully tailored to your preferences and requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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A fully-managed care plan<\/h3>\n

We can liaise with social services and your university about the facilities available, advise on the best accommodation options and even ensure that the right mobility aids are in place before you arrive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Support throughout the year<\/h3>\n

On finding your personal assistant, he or she will be there to support you throughout the academic year. They\u2019ll take holidays when you do \u2013 so you can be assured of the same routines and the same familiar face.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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How can an assistant help me at university?<\/h2>\n \n

A personal assistant provides valuable support that allows you to focus on your studies. <\/p>\n \n \n

As a student, it\u2019s important that you\u2019re supported to be independent in your studies and in your lifestyle during your university years. Having a personal assistant to help you with all the daily chores and routines you\u2019re struggling with can allow you to focus on the things that really matter to you, as well as giving you and your family peace of mind that you\u2019re getting the support you need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Here are some of the many things your carer can help out with:<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Your personal assistant can provide discreet and dignified personal care<\/a> with routines such as bathing, toileting and getting dressed<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your carer can help around your home with housekeeping<\/a> tasks such as cleaning and vacuuming, doing the laundry, and doing the bins<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Every Helping Hands carer is trained in mobility support<\/a>, so they can help with things like getting in and out of bed and moving around the home<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our fully trained carers can provide clinical intervention<\/a> including catheterisation, convene, PEG feeding and suppositories, to name just a few<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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All of our carers have been handpicked for their kind, compassionate personalities, which means they also provide wonderful companionship<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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From doing the weekly shop to helping you with the bills or collecting a prescription, your carer can provide dedicated errand support<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hear from some of the students we\u2019re helping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We love hearing and sharing stories from our customers about how our support is helping them to live the way they want to. Here, we share Jon and Jordanne\u2019s accounts of how having a personal assistant at university has enabled them to make the most of what should always be a memorable period of life.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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