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David Jones

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.

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How much does home care cost in Swansea?

How Do I Arrange My Home Care? It’s simple. All you need to do is call our friendly customer care advisors about home care in Swansea; they will be able to point you in the right direction. You can even speak to them online via Live Chat. They are available seven days a week, so […]

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How much does home care cost in Stoke on Trent?

How Do I Arrange My Home Care? Just speak to our friendly customer care team via Live Chat or phone and we will answer all your questions on our services and home care in Stoke on Trent. Or, if you prefer face-to-face conversation, pop into our local branch and our care team can talk to […]

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How much does home care cost in Sheffield?

How Do I Arrange My Home Care? Arranging home care is simple. All you need to do is pick up the phone and contact our friendly customer care team. They can answer any questions you have about our home care in Sheffield and surrounding areas. Alternatively, if you prefer to speak to a member of […]

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Happy ever after – Derek and Joyce’s story

Derek and Joyce Trigwell are cared for by the Coventry branch and have recently celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary. In 1951, Derek was stationed at RAF Swanton Morley in East Dereham. He arrived home on Friday evening, ready for their wedding the next day. Now that’s commitment! Joyce said her mother prepared all the food […]

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How Much Does Home Care Cost In Birmingham?

How Do I Arrange My Home Care in Birmingham? With Helping Hands, arranging home care in Birmingham really couldn’t be simpler. Whether you’re seeking care for yourself or a loved one, we know that choosing a suitable care provider and finding the right type of care can often be a stressful experience. That’s why we’re […]

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How Much Does Home Care Cost In Bristol?

How Do I Arrange My Home Care? Arranging home care in Bristol with Helping Hands, couldn’t be simpler. Call our friendly customer support team today, and we’ll schedule a convenient time for your local care manager to visit you at home and undertake an assessment of your needs. From there, we’ll work with you to create […]

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Never too late to care – Pippa’s story

The Sale branch was thrilled to welcome Pippa back to work after ten years of retirement. Her response on returning to work was that “retirement doesn’t suit everyone”. She had more to give back to others and was keen to care for those who needed additional support in their home. She celebrated her 70th birthday […]

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Don’t stop me now! – Jane’s story

Jane has recently joined her local gym and has been attending a couple of times a week. Jane had previously been looked after in a care home but changed to live-in care support with us in May 2022, where we assist with personal care, medication, meals and exploring the community.   Jane is an incredibly […]

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Not all heroes wear capes

Nadine and Julia from the Ramsgate branch cared for a couple and their dog after being hit by a car. ‘‘Myself and Julia were in a car park when we heard what we thought was an injured dog. We ran to the top of the car park and saw Susan and Iain lying in the […]

An elderly woman smiling and holding a mug sits comfortably in a chair, while a carer in a purple uniform sits nearby, engaging with her in a cosy, well-lit room.

The battle through COVID-19 and cancer

Matt Bristow, Branch Care Manager for the Gloucester branch, kindly shared his inspiring story with us after he recently got engaged to his wonderful partner, Zoe. Matt was diagnosed with stage 3 testicular cancer in September 2019. He had only been with Zoe for five months, and she nursed Matt through all his treatment. Matt […]