There are over 30,000 people who suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest every year in the UK, but shockingly less than one in ten currently survive. The effective use of early CPR and a defibrillator can double a person’s chance of survival and for every minute they don’t receive this help, their chances of survival are […]
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Our survey says… Helping Hands is one of the best companies to work for
8 June by Jaskiran JutlaHelping Hands has scored an Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) of 50 in the recent survey, overtaking top brands including Google and Netflix (June 2022). Employee Net Promoter Score measures employee satisfaction and highlights how likely you are to recommend the company to your friends and family. It is calculated on a scale of -100 […]
Helping Hands receives top rating from Alzheimer’s Society for dementia-friendly branch
31 May by Laura Belford-ThomasHelping Hands Home Care have received the highest rating possible from Alzheimer’s Society for their commitment to dementia-friendly spaces. Watch the branch walk-through here. In a recent audit conducted by Alzheimer’s Society, the Rothwell branch, near Leeds, received a level 1 rating out of 4, where the environment provides the best possible opportunity for people […]
Helping Hands at the Alzheimer’s Show 2022
7 April by Sarah FranklinAfter a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, the Alzheimer’s Show is back! I was fortunate enough to be one of Helping Hands’ representatives at the prestigious event this year hosted by the Business Design Centre in London, and it was wonderful to be able to chat face-to-face with potential customers, carers, and fellow industry […]
Carer’s heartfelt gesture for customer Grace
5 April by Laura Belford-ThomasThis beautiful story demonstrates what it truly means to go above and beyond – Lisa Gorman, a carer from the Godalming branch, gifted her customer Grace with one of the most thoughtful gifts a person could receive. One of our Helping Hands customers, Mr John Evans, recently passed away. He’d been with us since the […]
From coffee to care: Nosheen’s journey to care manager
21 February by Laura Belford-ThomasNosheen Malik’s journey into a career in care shows us that it’s never too late to follow your dreams and turn your hobby into a full-time career. Nosheen has various skills and qualifications; she graduated university with a degree in Computing and Business, is a trained Fire Marshall and can even speak five different languages! […]
Margaret the artist
21 February by Laura Belford-ThomasMeet Margaret Bradley, a Helping Hands customer with incredible talent and passion when it comes to art. We wanted to show off her amazing work and tell you a little bit more about her… “I have been a client of Helping Hands since 2013 after I had a stroke in April, and I quickly realised […]
How purchasing daily living aids could help you live independently
19 January by Laura Belford-ThomasThis article was originally published on 15th January 2021, and has since been updated and republished as of 19th January 2022 as part of our commitment to providing the most accurate content on our website at all times. Purchasing daily living aids empowers you to live independently for longer, giving you the confidence to remain […]
Trustpilot reviews reach 1,000
21 December by Laura Belford-ThomasWe are excited to announce that we have recently hit 1,000 reviews on Trustpilot! We are extremely grateful to everyone that has ever left us a review – good or not so good – as it enables us to work with the feedback we have to maintain and improve our services. Rated Excellent On Trustpilot […]
The Mental Capacity Act In Later Life
3 December by Alice CloughThis article has been written especially for Helping Hands and comes from Baroness Ilora Finlay’s work as Consultant in Palliative Medicine at Velindre Cancer Centre and Honorary Professor of Palliative Medicine, Cardiff University. About Ilora Finlay Baroness Ilora Finlay is a Consultant in Palliative Medicine at Velindre Cancer Centre and Honorary Professor of Palliative Medicine, […]
