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Pete is 37 years old and living with cerebral palsy, and following a long spell in hospital, he began receiving live-in support from our central team. From a man who was once lacking in confidence with very little speech, Pete is now living happily and independently at home with the support of his live-in carer, […]
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Adventures with my customer in Godalming
4 October by Laura Belford-ThomasMegan, a carer from our Guildford & Godalming branch, provides regular support and companionship to Julia. Care is so much more than just providing practical assistance; it’s about ensuring both mental and physical wellbeing are catered for, and this is exactly what is demonstrated by their relationship. Here, she describes how they enjoyed a day […]
A day out with my customer in Guildford
4 October by Laura Belford-ThomasMichelle, a visiting carer from our Guildford & Godalming branch, provides care for a gentleman with dementia once a week. They don’t do anything particularly special, but she simply helps him to get out and about in the local community to ensure he gets everything he needs. It’s often the little things that make a […]
Live-in carer Sacha rides for refugees
25 September by Laura Belford-ThomasOne of the great things about being a live-in carer with Helping Hands is that you are able to support a customer for several weeks and then have time off between placements to see family, go on holiday or even spend time doing some fundraising, which is exactly what one of our live-in carers decided […]
How being a live-in carer changed my life
10 July by Laura Belford-ThomasAngela Murison, a live-in carer who trained with us in April, talks about her experience so far at Helping Hands and how it has changed her life… “I joined Helping Hands because the company happened to be recruiting in South Africa, and after having personal experience of caring for someone else, I wanted to find […]
30 years of Helping Hands
11 June by Laura Belford-ThomasThis year marks our 30th birthday and we’re incredibly proud of the journey we have been on so far. From humble beginnings in the heart of Warwickshire to 98 branches across the UK – we are passionate about providing industry-renowned care that is heart-felt and tailored to the needs of our customers. With over 40,000 […]
How seeking support for Mum sparked a career in care
23 August by Cleo CanningMany of the carers we welcome to our team have had their own experiences of supporting their own families. For Lise, a care assistant in St Albans, it was after her mother experienced a fall that sparked a series of events that led her to Helping Hands. Lise shares how she came to hear about […]
What a career in care can offer you later on in life
9 July by Kerry WrightThere is an increasing number of individuals who are opting to work as a carer, even after retirement. The fulfilment and purpose the role offers, alongside the extra income to support their pension, make a career in care a very exciting prospect. Whether it’s the chance to follow through on a lifelong career goal, or […]
Home care’s first ever Centre of Excellence
2 July by Sally TomkotowiczHave you heard the news? Helping Hands was recently endorsed as a Centre of Excellence, making us the first and only full-service homecare provider to receive such a recognition. The accolade comes from Skills for Care, the strategic body for the adult social care workforce in England, after they reviewed the overall training and induction […]
How I’m making a difference: returning to the UK for care work
25 May by Cleo CanningSome of our carers have arrived from countries across Europe and even from as far as New Zealand. Though they all started their care journeys at different points, our worldwide search for carers has uncovered some true gems. Take Jackie and Tina for example. After leaving the UK to set up new careers in Spain, […]