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From Greggs to visiting care: Farah’s first steps
Starting a new career can be daunting. Farah, one of our home carers in Aylesbury, has recently done just that.…
Morris finds his perfect carer after a stroke
In 2016, Maurice’s life completely changed following a stroke which left him paralysed on his left side, immobile and needing…
Carers help to write bucket lists
Do you have a bucket list? Louise Cooke, our Senior Live-in Care Manager for the North East of England set…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Supporting a progressive condition
How Jacky is receiving ongoing support for her condition Live-in support works well when a progressive condition necessitates a more…
Providing a safe service
How we provide a safe and efficient service Providing a timely and efficient service is extremely important to our customers…
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.…
Mobility aids and home adaptations
All Helping Hands customers’ needs are assessed by us, including any changes needed in the home environment. After all, our…
Medical assistance
Nursing-led care plans from Helping Hands carers Helping Hands is proud to be a specialist and leading organisation of live-in…