Visiting care and home care in Shirley
Shirley has a rich and varied history that can be dated back as far as the 1st century BC thanks to the discovery of an 11 acre Iron Age Hill Fort at Berry Mound in West Shirley.
While we cannot trace our history further back than 1989, the year of our inception, we still have over 30 years’ experience of caring for thousands of customers in their own homes. Helping Hands really are the homecare specialists, because we’ve been supporting people to remain as independent as possible for over 30 years. Whether you would like visiting or live-in care, we are the industry experts and can support you with every aspect of your care needs.

Quality care at home
From short term support to longer term visits and live-in care, our Shirley team can help.
We've been caring for people for decades, helping them maintain their independence and continue to live well in the homes and communities they love.
Over 155 branches across the UK means we're local to you.
Regulated by the Care Quality Commission and Care Inspectorate Wales, giving you peace of mind that we meet the highest standards of service and care.
Thousands of our customers have shared their experiences of care with us on customer review site Trustpilot with Helping Hands rated 4.7 out of 5.
We only employ those special people with the right levels of patience, empathy, and compassion to care for you as we'd want our own families to be cared for.
We know that good care means something different to each of us. That's why we take the time to get to know you and your family to understand your needs and preferences.
When finding care becomes a decision for the wider family, we can help you consider your options. We keep in touch once care is in place so we can adapt care as needs change.
Our Services
Live-in care
Personalised one-to-one support from a fully qualified carer living with you in your home. Helping you to continue to live life on your terms.
- Round the clock 24/7 care
- Handpicked carers selected for their patience, kindness and empathy
- Peace of mind for families
Hourly visiting care
Visits from 30 minutes a week so you can continue to live well at home. Support tailored to your needs from personal care and light housekeeping to help getting out and about.
- Flexible care to suit your needs and routines
- Support with managing conditions or medications
- Companionship as well as care
Meet the Shirley care team
helena.wainman@helpinghands.co.uk
Branch Care Manager
My main role is to ensure that we provide a high quality of care and a safe service. I make sure that the branches run...
Adam Wilkins
Divisional Director
Hi, I'm Adam and as Regional Care Director, I'm responsible for making sure that all the customers we help are looked after brilliantly. In order...