Hannah Blackmore
Hannah joined Helping Hands in February 2024 as a Content Writer where she enjoys writing blogs, care advice pages and campaign work. She has a degree in Archaeology and Ancient History and previously worked as a professional archaeologist. Hannah hopes to one day become a published author and enjoys solo travel, film and TV, history, fitness and writing.
We would like to reassure all carers and colleagues of Helping Hands, that the results of the EU referendum will have no immediate impact or change to their employment or the continuity or quality of service we deliver. The terms of Britain’s exit from the EU will take a minimum of two years to unwind […]
Helping Hands new team of Intermediate Care Managers are now in place to ensure you and your loved one receive high-quality, well-managed care across all short-term Live-in packages. Our friendly team are here to support you throughout the duration of care, from face-to-face assessment, to finding a Carer with the right skills, experience and personality […]
Andrew, our Finance Director, is cycling from Budapest to Vienna to raise money for the Spinal Injuries Association. Read Andrew’s first update as he travels to Hungary, excited for the challenge ahead. “So, after not nearly enough sleep, the day begins early.” “Leaving from Heathrow, I meet up with the group at 6:20 am. Most […]
Tour de Andrew With a matter of days to go before the big ride from Budapest to Vienna in aid of the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA), Finance Director Andrew shares his thoughts about getting involved in a charity event, the challenges of a grueling training regime, and how excited he is to cycle alongside some […]
My carer Mary really wanted to be a nurse in Zambia but was attracted to the airways instead so definitely a missed vocation until this week for her. For a few weeks now I’ve had problems with coughing and catching my breath but Mary has been really reassuring. She has been meticulous at damp mopping […]
As you know Ellie is a house cat as she has a paw missing and FIV. However, when the sun shines Ellie wants to go out. I have a harness for her. I bet not too many care plans include walking the cat! An unusual sight but Mary loves time with Ellie and gives them […]
Person centred care from my carer Mary my Carer has many skills, new one just added to her profile, a physiotherapist. She carefully completes passive exercises on my leg and foot. I used to have a physio assistant come out once a week to do it but I guess with the cut backs other agencies […]
Easter holiday with my Carer A friend came up and stayed for the four days giving Mary a hand to look after me, which meant that Mary could spend some time on her phone talking to her family and wishing them a happy Easter. Saturday we all went to the rugby to watch Worcester Warriors […]
Mary my Carer came back, although she was very poorly, not quite over it just yet, but certainly getting there. She wasted no time in tending to (her) my orchids. She is really green fingered. Ellie my cat soon established her routine of going to Mary early in the morning for her’ dancing’ with Mary. […]
Accessibility in third world countries My passion for long flights has worn pretty thin these days. So getting aboard the first of our two 6 hours-plus flights, my attention turned to anything that would make the time pass faster. The temptation to indulge in the free alcohol is only overcome by the knowledge that I […]