Back in 1989
Helping Hands was a traditional Home Care agency providing support mainly to
the elderly members in our local communities. Over the years it became clear to
us that some of our elderly customers wanted or needed full time support and
the reassurance of having a live in carer with them most of the time.
They chose this rather than going into a residential home. They wanted to stay
at home, maintain their independence and have the support and companionship of
someone living with them.
As our confidence
in providing our Live in Care service grew, we saw opportunities to facilitate
younger adults, including those with Spinal Injuries, to retain their independence
and live independently. Back in 1999 we started support for our first spinal
injury customer and since then we have supported many more. Some
customers we have assisted through their rehabilitation programme, others we
continue to provide long term care so that they are able to live independently,
grow in confidence and maintain the lifestyle choices that they have
made. We support those with spinal injuries to further their studies at
college or university, to continue with employment and to enjoy their chosen
hobbies and activities. Sometimes we help in the transition from
being looked after by family carers, to living away from parents and having a
carer live in.
As Helping
Hands has grown, so has our knowledge in how best to support each customer in a
way that truly meets their individual needs. Our carers are able to support
both the physical and emotional needs of those living with spinal injuries and
as our knowledge is continually enhanced, so is the training that we provide to
those supporting our customers, so that we always provide the best care
possible.
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