A person holidng a max gel handle reacher

Person using a pair of tongs to reach a magazine on a glass table

Someone is using a pair of tongs to grab a magazine

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Classic MAX Gel Handle Reacher Grabber

£18.00

Feature: Gel Handle

Product variants

Buy it with:

Soxon Sock & Stocking Aid

£12.00

The Leg-Up Leg Lifter

Yellow

£11.00

Living with arthritis, Parkinson’s, or reduced hand strength can make daily tasks a challenge. The Classic MAX Gel Handle Reacher, with its cool, cushioned, easy-grip handle, steadies your hand and reduces strain. It gives you the control to pick up items from the floor, reach shelves, and handle awkward objects with ease. Tried and tested by our community of people with arthritis, plus experts and healthcare professionals, the Classic MAX is like no other grabber – helping you live more comfortably, confidently, and independently.

Documentation

Technical Specifications

Height: 250 mm (10")
Width: 20 mm (1")
Disposal: Recyclable
Handle: Latex free plastic
Hygiene: Wipe clean
Material: Aluminium body
Warranty: 5 Year
Product Code: HA6326P-1

Product Highlights

Soft Gel Handle

For a steady grip

Two Sizes

Choose the right reach for you

Non-Slip Gripcert® Jaw

Secure grip on tricky items

Dressing Post

Extra help for dressing

Handy Magnetic Tip

Safely picks up small metal items

Stick Clip

Keeps your Reacher close at hand

5 Year Guarantee

Built to last

Classic MAX Gel Handle Reacher Grabber

660 mm (26") / No

£18.00

Product Highlights:

Soft Gel Handle

The unique gel-filled handle is cool to the touch, soft in your hand, and provides a secure, reassuring grip. Designed to reduce strain and help offset hand tremors or shakes, it makes the Reacher more comfortable to hold for longer, even when you have arthritis or reduced hand strength.

Person using a tong to grab a milk jug off a counter

Two Sizes

For most people up to 5’8″, the standard size 660 mm (26") is ideal for everyday tasks like dressing, reaching from a chair, or working in the kitchen. If you’re over 5’10″ or often need to reach higher shelves, the longer size 810 mm (32") gives you that extra reach while avoiding unnecessary stretching or balancing.

Someone is using a pair of tongs to grab a magazine off a glass table

Non-Slip Gripcert® Jaw

The yellow rubber-lined, textured teeth give a firm, reliable hold on whatever you’re reaching for. From slippery newspapers to smooth remote controls, the secure grip means less chance of items slipping, even if they’re awkwardly shaped or delicate. A safe, no-touch way to pick things up without bending or straining.

A man is using a pair of tongs to put on a black vest

Dressing Post

Built into the end of the reacher, the dressing post helps you pull up socks, put on a coat or jumper, and adjust clothing when getting dressed or undressed.

A pair of tongs with a magnetic end picking up a bottle cap

Handy Magnetic Tip

The built-in magnet makes light work of retrieving small metal items like coins, keys, pins or bottle tops. Perfect for those hard-to-reach spots, it saves you from bending, stretching, or straining to pick up fiddly objects

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Stick Clip

A handy clip keeps your Reacher close by when you need it most. Attach it securely to a walking frame, wheelchair, or crutch so it’s always within easy reach. This helps reduce unnecessary bending and lowers the risk of trips or falls.

5 Year Guarantee

Built to last, our Reachers and Grabbers have an average lifespan of 21 years. If yours stops working due to general wear and tear within 5 years, we’ll happily give it a freshen-up so it’s ready to help you again.

Long-time user concerned about recent trigger change.

I have bought numerous long-handled reachers over the years, and the Helping Hand Company makes some of the best quality, usable aids available. Although I generally like the Gel handle version, I�ve rated it only 3 stars because of the unhelpful change made to the trigger. It used to be a hook shape�easy to reach with arthritic fingers and great for hanging up the aid. Now, it�s a straight trigger that just slides off shelves or banisters, so I end up having to find another Helping Hand to pick up my Helping Hand! Not great. Why was this design change made?

Just works, its my second one

This is a great pick-up handle. Long enough and accurate. It�s the second one I�ve bought because someone tried it and ended up keeping my old one.

Three cheers to Helping Hand

The reacher has just arrived! Thank you once again for your wonderful response to my initial inquiry. It�s so reassuring to have this aid on hand, without needing to bend down all the time. Three cheers to Helping Hand.

Had one for years, glad to have another!

I had one of these for years, but during a house move, it went missing. So I purchased a replacement. The only issue with this new model is that there�s no way to hang it up. It seems they�ve straightened the trigger, which I used to hang the old one.