David Jones
David Jones is a digital content specialist at Helping Hands Home Care, with extensive experience writing about home care, ageing, and support for adults living with complex conditions. He focuses on turning clinical and operational insight into clear, reassuring information that families can actually use when making care decisions. David works closely with branches, carers, and subject matter experts to ensure every article is accurate, practical, and aligned with Helping Hands’ commitment to quality, transparency, and person-centred care.
As the need for quality dementia care increases, Helping Hands has been busy training a dedicated team of Carers who will specialise in the intricacies of dementia care and now has over 300 qualified dementia carers across the country. The advanced training, available to any Helping Hands Carer starts at the very beginning of their […]
Here at Helping Hands we have provided care for Dementia customers for 25 years, and during this time we’ve developed a real understanding of the needs of people affected by the condition. Our highly-trained Carers are experienced in helping customers and their families cope with the challenges that Dementia care presents on a daily basis, […]
Top-performing, Alcester-based Home Care Company – Helping Hands had further cause for celebration recently. In addition to reaching its 25th Year Anniversary in May, privately owned care company Helping Hands achieved a top ranking in the Health Investor Growth Company Awards 2014 as the second highest performing Healthcare business in the country. This award recognises […]
The event, one of a series by Helping Hands was hosted by the Great British Care awards Dementia Personality of The Year winner, Jayne Vale . The training took local families through some of the science as well as some hands on training activities. The session then allowed for individuals to share experiences and raise […]
Before joining Helping Hands I completed my degree at University, and, after studying English Literature for three years, it’s safe to say I was a complete novice when it came to the care industry! With no prior knowledge or experience in care, I was apprehensive about beginning the training; however, by the end of the […]
“Whilst taking a year off from my studies and during my holidays, Helping Hands live-in care work is a very flexible option that enables me to earn money and save up for my Masters,” Rachel explains. “Helping Hands has an excellent reputation, so a Live-in Carer role within their company really appealed to me.” Rachel’s […]
One of the issues identified in the End of Life Care Strategy relates to the lack of personal choice in death. Specifically, it states that many people do not to die in the place they would choose to. Further to this, it reports that many people do not receive quality care at the end of […]
20 June 2014 The average cost of a UK nursing home is £738 per week – that’s almost £40,000 a year. But many families struggle needlessly to come up with the cash in a situation where they may be eligible for full funding from the NHS – although few people know about it. This is […]
Tiffany began working at Helping Hands in 2012, starting out as an Hourly Carer and conducting domiciliary calls in the local community. The role appealed to Tiffany, who had been interested in the healthcare sector since school and sought a position with the right degree of flexibility. “I was initially drawn to the role because […]
15 May 2014 Tim Lee, Chief Executive of Helping Hands has seen expectations change over the 25 years of the businesses history. “Not only are our families and elderly generations acutely aware of the increasing pressure being placed on the healthcare system, but there is a shift towards people, quite rightly, demanding their independence and […]