There’s much more to software than meets the eye. That’s certainly the case for Helping Hands software specialist, Ian Clayfield, who began his career supporting live-in carers in St Albans. As Ian celebrates five years at Helping Hands, find out more about his journey into care. A natural interest in supporting people As a university […]
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Glassdoor recognises Tim Lee in the UK’s top 50 CEOs
25 August by Cleo CanningHelping Hands Home Care CEO Tim Lee has won the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award that recognises the highest rated CEOs for 2017. Among chief executives recognised by employees in the UK, Tim received an impressive 92% approval rating based on the anonymous and voluntary reviews Helping Hands’ employees shared on Glassdoor throughout the past year. […]
Top tips on keeping cool in warm weather
24 August by Cleo CanningOverheating at any time can be a problem. Not only is it uncomfortable for the person involved, it can also lead to health problems and heat stroke, something that’s particularly dangerous for the elderly. As we get older, we become less able to control their body’s temperature. This is because we tend to sweat less, […]
20 years in care – Sandra and Jennifer’s story
18 August by Cleo CanningThis summer, we’re celebrating the carers who have been with us for a long time and the hard work they’ve done. They have all developed significantly over the years, which has been wonderful to see. Sandra and Jennifer, two of our care veterans from our Evesham branch, have over 40 years’ care experience between them. […]
From Greggs to visiting care: Farah’s first steps
18 August by Cleo CanningStarting a new career can be daunting. Farah, one of our visiting carers in Aylesbury, has recently done just that. Though Farah has only been with Helping Hands for around a month, she is already very excited about what her new career has in store for her. A new career in care Farah found Helping […]
Morris finds his perfect carer after a stroke
18 August by Cleo CanningIn 2016, Maurice’s life completely changed following a stroke which left him paralysed on his left side, immobile and needing a PEG feeding tube for food and medication. Desperate to stay in his own home with his family around him, Maurice (or Morris as he likes to be known) approached Helping Hands for what was […]
Carers help to write bucket lists: setting dreams and goals
18 August by Cleo CanningDo you have a bucket list? Louise Cooke, our Senior Live-in Care Manager for the North East of England set her list of goals and achievements last year, and thought it a lovely idea to ask our customers in the area if they’d like to do the same. We caught up with Louise eight months […]
Why be a carer with Helping Hands?
7 August by Callum PorterAt Helping Hands, our carers have been making a difference in the lives of other people for nearly 30 years. Alongside our dedicated support team, they’ve been helping those living with various conditions to live independently at home. We’re privileged to have a team of incredible carers who are supporting families across England and Wales. […]
How does being a carer fit in with my lifestyle?
7 August by Callum PorterAll of our carers have their own stories to share and a variety of reasons for deciding on a career in care. Many of them tell us how much they enjoy the flexibility of being a carer and how it fits in with their lifestyle. What all of our carers share is the same passion […]
Supporting a progressive condition
26 July by Callum PorterHow Jacky is receiving ongoing support for her condition Live-in support works well when a progressive condition necessitates a more permanent level of support. Jacky Smith was an energetic, fit and active police officer when, at 42 years, she was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). “Initially I had a foot splint and managed to […]