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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
While many people wouldn’t think about a change of career in their later life, Kevin from Sutton Coldfield and Denise from Swansea each took a leap of faith that led them to a more fulfilling and rewarding job. They both became visiting carers in 2017 and soon found that the change was just what they […]
“Leaving the house, closing the front door and walking down the street all seem the most normal and quite natural of tasks for most people,” writes visiting carer Amy from Plymouth. “However, for some people, there are unseen conditions that prevent these very simple tasks.” Amy supports people with various needs and requirements including those […]