Article: Reaching out to rural needs; Health Reporter HELEN RAE finds out how a homecare service is reaching out to rural communities in the region.

Byline: HELEN RAE

SMILING Molly Bell is celebrating her 89th birthday today in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by friends and family.

Remaining at home is incredibly important to many people as they get older or experience a health condition that affects their mobility. Today marks the start of Rural Health Week, which aims to highlight the importance of services for vulnerable people in hard to reach areas - people like Mrs Bell.

Mrs Bell, who lives in Amble, Northumberland, is visited by a member of Philip Parkinson Homecare (PPHCare) ...

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