Sally Tomkotowicz

Health Secretary describes Helping Hands as the ‘experts’ at Godalming dementia event

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt today attended a dementia workshop in Godalming, Surrey, the first of its kind run by the…

6 years ago

Top tips for keeping safe and warm this winter

While the cooler weather may be a welcome retreat from the often stuffy, warm days of summer, it can bring…

7 years ago

Five years on: live-in care specialists Kirsty and Monica share all

Over the last five years, we’ve welcomed some more talented people to the Helping Hands team. Two of them are…

7 years ago

Carer or kindred spirit? How Miles is helping Dan on his road to recovery

A sport-obsessed, guitar-playing skateboarder may not be your usual idea of a carer. But Miles, one of the founding carers…

7 years ago

From carer to trainer: Lisa’s memorable moments at Helping Hands

Since 2012, Lisa Barley has developed from a visiting carer to a carer trainer, and is now about to become…

7 years ago

Why be a carer with Helping Hands?

At Helping Hands, our carers have been making a difference in the lives of other people for nearly 30 years.…

7 years ago

How does being a carer fit in with my lifestyle?

All of our carers have their own stories to share and a variety of reasons for deciding on a career…

7 years ago

From chef to carer: Sarah celebrates 15 years in care

Cast your mind back 15 years. Brazil beat Germany to win the FIFA World Cup in Japan, and Hogwarts fans…

7 years ago

Five years on: India’s highlights as a carer at Helping Hands

Five years ago, India Hickey took her first steps as a visiting carer for Helping Hands. Since then, after much…

7 years ago

Sharing a live-in carer: Helena and June’s story

Best of friends Helena and June live together in Kent and both need different levels of support from a carer.…

7 years ago