Our Helping Hands service enables those of retirement age to hire one of our team to help at home. A home helper - an extra pair of hands for practical and administrative tasks (see examples below).
This is complementary to our regular project management service and many of our clients move seamlessly from a home downsize to having a home helper.
We can provide this service to you at home or remotely, or a combination of the two. We can help regularly or as a one-off. We will send you the same person every session (sickness and holidays permitting).
Our service is available to those over 65 and/or those with a registered disability. We cover all of the SW postcode area as well as parts of West and Central London and some KT and SM postcodes. We are growing fast so if you fall outside of these areas and would like to hire one of our team, please do get in touch and we will see what we can do.
We welcome enquiries from adult children who would like help for their parents. After all, why spend all your time on the phone to utility companies or sorting out printer cartridges when you visit, when you could spend time walking in the park or having lunch instead?
We can help you with any of the following and much more:
Digital
Help get broadband in place
Set up online grocery shopping
iPad tutorial
Tablet tutorial
Mobile phone tutorial
WhatsApp tutorial
Zoom tutorial
Facetime tutorial
Skype tutorial
Facebook / Instagram Tutorial
Purchase speakers / hardware for computer
Order and change printer cartridges
Swap / replace sim cards
Update software
Troubleshoot routers
Help with financial admin
Introduction to IT professional if required
Arrange photo printing services
Set up digital home assistant
Purchase presents for friends and family
Home
Change lightbulbs
Descale kettles
Arrange household repairs
Arrange quotes from tradespeople for planned work
Liaise with tradespeople
Be in attendance when work to the home is carried out
Purchase home accessories online
Collate information for large purchases
Manage utility companies
Switch utility providers
Read meters
Assistance to renew household insurance and subscriptions
Assistance to renew car insurance and ensure it is taxed and MOT'd
Make complaints on your behalf / advocate on your behalf
Organise adjustments to your home following hospital discharge
Find a cleaner
Find a dog walker
And if you can think it, we can probably assist!
Administration
Check bank statements and other bills are correct
Assist with phone calls that need to be made
Compose / write emails
Set up automated repeat prescription service
Fill in forms
Filing
Assistance with getting professionals to set up a Will
Assistance with getting professionals to set up Powers of Attorney
Assistance with getting attendance allowance
Purchase tickets for days out
Purchase tickets to the theatre
Organise holidays
Write and address Christmas cards
Book taxis or other transportation
Ensure funeral wishes are documented
Ensure a file is made of important documents for family / powers of attorney for when the inevitable happens.
Errands
Get groceries in for a discharge from hospital
Pharmacy
Corner shop
Batteries for watches
Dry cleaning
Bank
Post office
Cards and wrapping paper
In fact, the list is endless, and if it’s on your home to-do list, we will help you get it done.
We welcome enquiries from you directly, as well as from adult children who would like help for their parents. Just click here to send us a message or call us if you would like to find out more about our Helping Hands service.
CALL US TODAY FOR YOUR FREE TELEPHONE CONSULTATION - 033 3014 7053
Because everyone needs a helping hand from time to time.
*It is important to note that we are not cleaners, housekeepers, a taxi service or carers, but we can introduce you to companies that can help with these things.
“Clare at Helping Hands has been really helpful in sorting out my emails and daily communications as well as running errands when we need her to. We couldn’t do without her now! We enjoy her company and would be lost without her!”
R Seymour, Kingston
