There are great benefits to living in your home later in life, surrounded by the familiar comforts of family, friends and community. There really is no place like home, somewhere to welcome your friends and family, to enjoy your garden, your own space and to visit your favorite places.
It is this philosophy that is at the heart of what Helping Hands does, providing home care that enables individuals to maintain their independence and live fulfilling lives in the environment they care for.
Home care offers a sustainable alternative to residential care, ranging from a few hours a week to round-the-clock support in your own home.
This approach not only ensures personal attention, but also promotes a sense of stability and continuity that is often disrupted when moving to a care facility. Those receiving support can still enjoy the warmth of family gatherings and the comfort of being close to everything they know.
Helping hands approach
Founded in 1989 as a small family business in Warwickshire, Helping Hands has grown into a major home care provider in the UK, with 150 branches across England and Wales, but it remains committed to its family values of providing care with dignity, compassion and respect.
Helping Hands offers a comprehensive range of home care services tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs. From hourly visiting care, residential and respite care to specialist dementia care, its services are designed to provide the support you need, whenever you need it.
This person-centred care means that you still get to decide how to live your life – from when you get up, go to bed and what you want to eat, to what you want to do or where you want to go – what is important to you, is important to your carer.
Helping Hand’s aim is to help you maintain your independence while providing the necessary support to improve your quality of life, as it believes that living at home surrounded by loved ones and familiar surroundings contributes significantly to one’s well-being.
The dedicated team is there to ensure you receive the highest possible care while enjoying the comforts of your own home.
Home is where friendships flourish
It is a place where you can gather with friends, share stories and make new memories. Its 30-minute check-in service helps you with everything you need to spend time with the people who matter most to you.
Whether it’s whipping up a quick snack for a friend or simply having someone to chat with, caregivers are there to make sure your social life stays vibrant.
Regular social interaction is essential for mental and emotional well-being so being close to your friends, being able to invite them over anytime or go out and see them is something that can continue.
Surround yourself with family
Whether it’s a tree planted decades ago, a child’s handprint in a garden path or the height measurements of a door frame, home is where memories are made and there is no place like it.
And family gatherings are the heart of many homes. Imagine hosting a family barbecue this summer, surrounded by loved ones – children and grandchildren – in your own garden or sharing a special meal at the kitchen table, often the center of family life, where countless meals and conversations have taken place.
The caregivers can help you continue these traditions by assisting with meal preparation and cleanup, as well as accommodating any dietary restrictions or preferences, to ensure that each meal is both delicious and nutritious.
Helping Hands can provide short-term assistance such as cooking something to eat or walking the dog, to full-time care – offering everything from personal care and housekeeping to helping you get out and enjoy hobbies and interests.
They can make sure you’re still outside, help with gardening or simply join you for a walk around your property.
Karyn MacKenzie, Group CEO, said: “We understand that every family is unique, which is why we offer tailored care packages that can include everything from helping you prepare a family meal to providing 24/7 support.”
Staying in the community you love
Staying connected with your community is essential to a fulfilling life. Living at home means you are close to local amenities, your favorite shops and community events.
Its support services ensure that you can continue to enjoy these amenities without worry. Whether it’s a quick trip to the store or attending a local event, caregivers provide the help you need to stay engaged in your community.
Being close to familiar places reduces stress and anxiety. With Helping Hands, these routines remain uninterrupted.
Not only that but having home care on site can also enable couples to live together. It provides security that you have someone to call and support.
Why choose Helping Hands?
Helping Hands has provided expert hands-on and physical care for over 35 years to help people enjoy the comfort of their home while meeting specific needs.
It has 150 branches across the UK, with more than 6,000 fully trained carers and has 4.8Trustpilot rating with more than 3,000 reviews . There is also a team of clinical nurses who support with care packages. All branches are monitored and regulated by the Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Wales.
