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We’ve hit 3,000 Trustpilot reviews!
We’re over the moon here at Helping Hands that our Trustpilot reviews have hit an incredible 3,000! That’s 3,000 different…
Helping Hands given a glowing report
In 2023 an independent ethical practices review of Helping Hands was carried out by Jane Bladon of Tyler Bladon Practical…
Have a happy birthday – Pamela’s story
Pamela, a customer from our Cannock branch turned 90 and was gifted with a balloon, flowers and cake from the…
A trip down memory lane – John’s story
The York branch has been supporting their customer John, with meal preparation, domestic tasks, and companionship. On a recent visit,…
Smiles all round!
Our Lutterworth branch’s Care and Training Practitioner Heather, and carer Rob, took two of their customers to a beautiful canal-side…
Ailsa’s challenge
Helping Hands customer Ailsa, who is supported by our Fareham branch, recently took part in the Parallel Windsor, a social…
Happy ever after – Derek and Joyce’s story
Derek and Joyce Trigwell are cared for by the Coventry branch and have recently celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary. In…
Never too late to care – Pippa’s story
The Sale branch was thrilled to welcome Pippa back to work after ten years of retirement. Her response on returning…
Don’t stop me now! – Jane’s story
Jane has recently joined her local gym and has been attending a couple of times a week. Jane had previously…
Not all heroes wear capes
Nadine and Julia from the Ramsgate branch cared for a couple and their dog after being hit by a car.…
The battle through COVID-19 and cancer
Matt Bristow, Branch Care Manager for the Gloucester branch, kindly shared his inspiring story with us after he recently got…
Dementia Champion attends Herefordshire Festival
Sarah Franklin, Helping Hands Dementia Champion, attended the Dementia Matters Here(fordshire) Dementia festival, organised to bring together people living with…