Guides to Independence
Independence is something we all value, and growing older shouldn’t take that away. Simple tasks like putting on socks or reaching for a jar can be frustrating, but with the right support they don’t have to be. At Helping Hand, we’re proud to help people stay confident, independent, and in control of daily life. These self-help guides are full of practical tips to make everyday living easier for you or someone you care for.
Managing Every Day While Waiting For Hip Surgery
Living with hip pain while waiting for surgery can be exhausting, but preparation and the right tools can make recovery smoother. This guide covers prehab, practical recovery tips, safe movement strategies, and essential aids to help you regain independence and return to daily life with confidence.
Keeping Safe & Cool in a Heatwave
Older adults are especially vulnerable during heatwaves, but with simple steps like staying hydrated, creating a cool space, protecting skin, and recognising heat exhaustion early, you can stay safe in the sun.
Practical Stocking Fillers: Gift Guide
Practical, affordable, and thoughtful — our stocking filler gift guide features small but mighty dressing and bathing aids, from sock helpers to sponges, that make everyday life easier and will be appreciated long after Christmas.
Gift Sets: Take The Guesswork Out Of What To Buy This Christmas
Make Christmas gifting simple with our ready-made gift kits and care packs — from sock aids and car kits to bathroom bundles and pampering sponges, each set is designed to bring comfort, independence, and thoughtful support for everyday life.
Really Useful Gift Ideas Under £20
Our Really Useful Gifts Under £20 guide is full of practical, thoughtful presents for all ages — from handy reachers and shoe helpers to sock kits and pampering sponge sets, each one designed to make everyday life easier and more enjoyable.
How Do I Use Long Handled Sponges?
Our long-handled sponges make self-care simple — from cleansing and exfoliating to foot care and moisturising, they help you reach every spot with ease, stimulate circulation, and leave your skin soft, refreshed, and pampered.
Our long-handled sponges make self-care simple — from cleansing and exfoliating to foot care and moisturising, they help you reach every spot with ease, stimulate circulation, and leave your skin soft, refreshed, and pampered.
Pressure cushions help prevent sores by redistributing weight, easing pressure on bony areas, and improving comfort, blood flow, and posture. From low-risk comfort cushions to advanced gel-and-foam options for high-risk users, our Switch Range makes it simple to choose the right support for your needs.