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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.

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Home care’s first ever Centre of Excellence

Helping Hands was endorsed as a Centre of Excellence, making us the first and only full-service homecare provider to receive such recognition. The accolade comes from Skills for Care, the strategic body for the adult social care workforce in England, after they reviewed the overall training and induction programme for the 3,000 plus employees at […]

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Staying hydrated and cool in hot weather

During the hot summer months, staying hydrated is vital. Dehydration affects us all during heatwaves but those with respiratory difficulties or conditions such as Alzheimer’s are especially at risk, as are young children and the elderly. When the temperature starts to rise, these simple steps from our care team can ensure that you and those […]

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Assessing the situation – knowing when to call in the help

It’s not always easy to realise that you or a loved one needs a little extra support. Even approaching the topic in the first place can be challenging, especially if your loved one is concerned about losing some of their independence. Making that call for help can take a lot of courage at first, but […]

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Exercise and activity ideas for your loved one with dementia

You only need to watch the television or listen to the radio to hear messages about the importance of exercise on general health and wellbeing. But for people with dementia, exercise is especially important. There have been recent, conflicting reports which question whether or not exercise addresses the symptoms of dementia, but what has been […]

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Glassdoor names Tim Lee as care industry’s Top CEO

We’re pleased to announce that Helping Hands Chief Executive, Tim Lee, has once again been officially named as a Top CEO, the only chief exec in the care industry to receive such an accolade. Awarded for the second year running, Tim is named by Glassdoor – one of the world’s largest job and recruiting websites […]

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A typical day of live-in care

Live-in care, as its name suggests, sees a carer move into your home with you to support with any day-to-day tasks you may be finding difficult. Whether it’s helping you to get dressed first thing in the morning or making sure you’re safe and comfortable at night, a live-in carer will be by your side […]

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How I’m making a difference: returning to the UK for care work

Some of our carers have arrived from countries across Europe and even from as far as New Zealand. Though they all started their care journeys at different points, our worldwide search for carers has uncovered some true gems. Take Jackie and Tina for example. After leaving the UK to set up new careers in Spain, […]

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Carbon monoxide – is your home safe?

The dangers of carbon monoxide have been flagged up in news reports for years. Just last month, The Guardian reported that carbon monoxide poisoning was the likely cause of death of two people – and hospitalised five others – at a property in north London. We take a look at the warning signs of leaking […]

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First days at a care company… Rebecca’s ‘quick and easy’ application

Our marketing department recently welcomed a fresh face to the team. Based at the Warwickshire head office, Rebecca Giddings helps to spread the word about home care services across the west of England and South Wales. From her initial interview through to going through an extensive training programme, Rebecca has learnt a great deal about […]

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Sundowning traits and how to manage them

When you spend the early evening with a loved one who has dementia, you may start to notice changes in their mood and behaviour. It is incredibly common, with one in five people with dementia experiencing these symptoms, and is often referred to as sundowning. Sundowning is a term used to describe a period of […]