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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…

A young woman in a wheelchair enjoys a walk outdoors with two carers in purple uniforms, one holding a watering can and the other holding a litter picker, along a leafy path near a cottage.
07 Aug 2017
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.…

Two women smile at each other as they walk arm-in-arm in a bright kitchen. One uses a walking stick. Vegetables and flowers are on the worktop, creating a warm, cheerful atmosphere.
07 Aug 2017
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…

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.
01 Aug 2017
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…

Two women sit outdoors, chatting and laughing whilst holding white mugs. One woman wears a yellow jacket and sunglasses, and the other has long hair. Greenery surrounds them, creating a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
26 Jul 2017
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…

A carer in a purple uniform makes a bed while an older woman in a dressing gown smiles and watches in a cosy, warmly lit bedroom with stone walls and a lamp on a bedside table.
26 Jul 2017
Providing a safe service

How we provide a safe and efficient service Providing a timely and efficient service is extremely important to our customers…

Two women sit outdoors, chatting and laughing whilst holding white mugs. One woman wears a yellow jacket and sunglasses, and the other has long hair. Greenery surrounds them, creating a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
26 Jul 2017
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.…

A smiling carer in a purple uniform arranges a blanket, while an older person sits in the background, smiling and watching.
26 Jul 2017
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…

A carer in purple offers tablets to an elderly woman wearing a striped top, who is sitting up in bed and smiling while holding out her hand to receive the medicine.
26 Jul 2017
Medical assistance

Nursing-led care plans from Helping Hands carers Helping Hands is proud to be a specialist and leading organisation of live-in…