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Jonathan Wilson

Jonathan Wilson

Jonathan joined Helping Hands in May 2021 in the middle of the Covid pandemic and has been part of the content team ever since, specialising in creating a great experience for visitors to our website. On weekends, you can find him at the nearest golf course or watching rugby.

A close-up of a plate with a savoury stew made of meat, potatoes, leafy greens, and herbs, served on a white plate with a fork and knife on a woven placemat.

Traditional winter warmer recipes

With the colder temperatures setting in and the nights getting longer, it’s that time of year where all you want to seem to do is snuggle up on the sofa in the warm and watch your favourite TV series, whilst tucking into a tasty winter favourite. We have the perfect dishes to tickle your taste […]

A woman in a wheelchair smiles and talks with another woman kneeling beside her in a garden. They are surrounded by greenery, with a green watering can nearby. Both women appear happy and engaged in conversation.

Shout out to the York Team for making Katie’s Little Mix wish come true

The Helping Hands Home Care York team have made one of their customer’s wishes come true by taking her to a Little Mix concert. Katie, who lives with cerebral palsy, was surprised by the tickets after branch Care Coordinator, Nik, managed to acquire tickets generously provided by the First Direct Arena in Leeds. This enabled Katie […]

An older woman with short blonde hair, wearing a light blue cardigan, smiles while sitting at an outdoor table with another person. A potted plant with pink flowers and cups are on the table.

Building up confidence with a carer in Basildon

Dennis, a customer looked after by our home care Basildon team, had spent quite a bit of time not wanting to go out much before we started care with him. He was unsteady on his feet and needed support mobilising safely in and around the house. Dennis was quite withdrawn and didn’t have the confidence […]

Two women sit outdoors, chatting and laughing whilst holding white mugs. One woman wears a yellow jacket and sunglasses, and the other has long hair. Greenery surrounds them, creating a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Building connections with live-in care: Pete & Madelene’s story

Pete is 37 years old and living with cerebral palsy, and following a long spell in hospital, he began receiving live-in support from our central team. From a man who was once lacking in confidence with very little speech, Pete is now living happily and independently at home with the support of his live-in carer, […]

A carer in purple offers tablets to an elderly woman wearing a striped top, who is sitting up in bed and smiling while holding out her hand to receive the medicine.

Fresh air in Southend-on-sea

Care isn’t always just about supporting someone with the practicalities; it can be something as simple as popping in once a day to have a chat over a cup of tea or accompanying someone to the local park for some fresh air. This is exactly what Amanda, a carer from Southend-on Sea, did for her […]

A male healthcare worker in a purple uniform smiles and shakes hands with a woman at her front door, with greenery visible outside. The scene suggests a friendly home visit or care appointment.

Ways to raise awareness and money for charity this autumn

As the weather starts to change and the nights get that little bit longer, we can certainly feel that autumn has most definitely arrived. With that comes beautiful sunsets, the array of leaves that crunch under your feet and wrapping up warm in your favourite coat for the cooler afternoons. If you want to give […]

A woman in a lavender uniform and glasses smiles whilst washing dishes at a kitchen sink. She wears a lanyard, and the background shows a bright, tidy kitchen with a plant and washing-up liquid.

Adventures with my customer in Godalming

Megan, a carer from our home care Guildford & Godalming branch, provides regular support and companionship to Julia. Care is so much more than just providing practical assistance; it’s about ensuring both mental and physical wellbeing are catered for, and this is exactly what is demonstrated by their relationship. Here, she describes how they enjoyed […]

Two women smile at each other as they walk arm-in-arm in a bright kitchen. One uses a walking stick. Vegetables and flowers are on the worktop, creating a warm, cheerful atmosphere.

A day out with my customer in Guildford

Michelle, a visiting carer from our home care Guildford & Godalming branch, provides care for a gentleman with dementia once a week. They don’t do anything particularly special, but she simply helps him to get out and about in the local community to ensure he gets everything he needs. It’s often the little things that […]

A carer in a purple uniform smiles and engages with an elderly woman playing cards, surrounded by other pensioners in a bright, cheerful room.

Living with dementia: Ken’s story

Ken was diagnosed with vascular dementia following a stroke in 2015. He began receiving visiting support from our Sheffield branch in 2018 after he fell in the changing rooms following his regular swimming sessions. “I’ve been going swimming regularly since 2014, but after some time it became a problem. When I got into the changing […]

A young woman in a purple uniform, likely a carer or nurse, smiles warmly at an older person outdoors. The setting appears friendly and caring, with greenery and pink flowers in the background.

Live-in carer Sacha rides for refugees

One of the great things about being a live-in carer with Helping Hands is that you are able to support a customer for several weeks and then have time off between placements to see family, go on holiday or even spend time doing some fundraising, which is exactly what one of our live-in carers decided […]