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Customer Stories

A male healthcare worker in a purple uniform smiles and shakes hands with a woman at her front door, with greenery visible outside. The scene suggests a friendly home visit or care appointment.
24 May 2017
Jerry’s road to recovery

Overcoming obstacles after a spinal cord injury The life of Cheshire-based commercial airline pilot, Jerry Ward, was turned upside down…

A woman in a lavender uniform and glasses smiles whilst washing dishes at a kitchen sink. She wears a lanyard, and the background shows a bright, tidy kitchen with a plant and washing-up liquid.
25 Apr 2017
From South Africa to Warwickshire

After joining Helping Hands in 2013 as a live-in carer, Beverley has proven herself to be a great help to…

Two women stand by an open car boot, smiling as they hold reusable shopping bags filled with various items, including flowers and food products.
11 Apr 2017
Travels with my carer

A dream holiday to Australia for one of our customers, Charlotte, is about to become a reality. Charlotte is an…

A smiling woman in a purple uniform and blue gloves stands in a kitchen, holding a cleaning cloth. She wears a name badge and a stethoscope, with shelves, a kettle, and a sink visible in the background.
19 May 2016
Andrew’s SIA challenge: so it starts – Day One

Andrew, our Finance Director, is cycling from Budapest to Vienna to raise money for the Spinal Injuries Association. Read Andrew’s…

A nurse in a purple uniform smiles and talks to a man in blue pyjamas who is sitting up in bed reading a book in a cosy, stone-walled room.
18 May 2016
Aid of the Spinal Injuries Association

Tour de Andrew With a matter of days to go before the big ride from Budapest to Vienna in aid…

A hand lifts a slice of yellow-iced layer cake decorated with candles and flower petals. The cake sits on a plate, with a glass of champagne nearby.
09 Dec 2015
Our talented Christmas card artist

Meet our Christmas card Artist Ann has been a Helping Hands customer since July, and is busy proving that her…

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.
17 Jul 2015
Live-in care has changed our lives

Mum would not consider a ‘stranger’ living with her These are words from Joan’s daughter Amanda who, in a candid…

A smiling carer in a purple uniform arranges a blanket, while an older person sits in the background, smiling and watching.
19 Sep 2014
Carer Training Opened My Eyes

Before joining Helping Hands I completed my degree at University, and, after studying English Literature for three years, it’s safe…

A smiling woman in a purple uniform and blue gloves stands in a kitchen, holding a cleaning cloth. She wears a name badge and a stethoscope, with shelves, a kettle, and a sink visible in the background.
10 Dec 2013
My Christmas with Fred and Kath

10 December 2013 by Raminta On Christmas morning, Kath and Fred woke at their usual time and were very excited…

An elderly couple sits on a settee with a carer, all smiling and looking at a large photo album together in a cosy living room.
13 Nov 2012
My first few weeks with Helping Hands

Here’s a blog from one of our new carers, Karen Murray.  In it Karen writes about her time at our…