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Customer Stories

An older woman with glasses and light-coloured clothing sits at a kitchen worktop, smiling. Vegetables, including carrots and peppers, are on the worktop in front of her. Bright natural light fills the room.
10 Apr 2019
Jemma raises awareness for spinal muscular atrophy

On 13th April, Helping Hands customer Jemma Collins will be freefall abseiling from the ArcelorMittal Orbit in London’s Olympic Park.…

A smiling carer in a light purple uniform makes a bed, while an older person in a dressing gown sits in the background, appearing content.
01 Apr 2019
How Charmaine gave a helping hand to Ben on his road to recovery

Charmaine, from our home care Barnet branch, has been working with Ben since the summer of 2017 and it’s been…

An elderly woman smiling and holding a mug sits comfortably in a chair, while a carer in a purple uniform sits nearby, engaging with her in a cosy, well-lit room.
23 Aug 2018
How seeking support for Mum sparked a career in care

Many of the carers we welcome to our team have had their own experiences of supporting their own families. For…

An older woman with short blonde hair, wearing a light blue cardigan, smiles while sitting at an outdoor table with another person. A potted plant with pink flowers and cups are on the table.
23 Jan 2018
Interview with a live-in carer

Although she became a live-in carer with Helping Hands three years ago, care has been part of Kerry’s life for…

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20 Oct 2017
Retired teacher Jerry on working as a carer: “Every moment is special”

Jerry works as a care assistant in Redditch where he supports customers on a part-time basis, visiting around around six…

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29 Sep 2017
Surprise visits for the carers who are living our values

...goals? you could join Maureen and Vicky as our Values Champions. Search for the latest carer jobs, or call our…

A smiling woman in a light purple uniform carries a laundry basket with folded clothes up the stairs. She is wearing a lanyard and has glasses resting on her head.
18 Aug 2017
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…

A smiling man in a purple uniform holds a spray bottle whilst cleaning a kitchen. A shopping bag with cleaning supplies sits on the counter nearby.
07 Aug 2017
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…

An elderly woman smiling and holding a mug sits comfortably in a chair, while a carer in a purple uniform sits nearby, engaging with her in a cosy, well-lit room.
18 Jul 2017
Carer to the rescue: quick-thinking Kelly saves a lady in distress

At Helping Hands, our carers all have one thing in common – each of them cares for other people’s wellbeing,…

A carer kneels on the floor, helping an elderly man seated on a chair put on his shoes. Both are smiling in a cosy, well-lit room.
25 May 2017
Jerry’s Big Push: the Great Manchester Run

Over at Helping Hands, we’ve been humbled and inspired by one of our incredible customers, Jerry Ward from Cheshire. Affectionately…