Helping Hand Home Support is an independent local business run by Helen Moran. She previously worked as a Police Community Support Officer with Devon and Cornwall Constabulary before retraining and qualifying as an older people’s Social Worker.
Helen has worked as a Social Worker with Cornwall Councils Older People/Physical Disability Team; as a Living Well Co-ordinator with Age UK, based in West Cornwall Hospital, and as a Community Development Officer for a sight loss charity, supporting people with visual impairment in their own homes.
Helen was ‘born and bred’ in St Ives and enjoys spending her spare time with family and friends; going for walks on the Cornish coast and generally keeping fit.
✓ Current Clear DBS (Police)
✓ Public Liability Insurance
✓ Business Car Insurance
✓ Full, clean driving licence
✓ Character references available on request
Home Support Services
Helen recognises how difficult it can sometimes be to keep on top of things in your own home, especially if your family work full-time or they don’t live nearby. Helping Hand Home Support prides itself in offering holistic person-centred support for older people. Here are just some of the ways you can be supported.
Price List 2018
Home Support and Companionship Services
Standard Hourly rates
1st hour - £20.00
Additional Hours - £16.00 (charged in 30 - minute increments)
Discounted packages
3 hours – Morning - £50.00
3 hours – Afternoon - £50.00
All prices apply to block hours worked in one day.
Minimum charge per visit - £20.00
Bank Holidays are by special request only and charged at £32 per hour. There will be no discounted packages available.
Transport costs - Helping Hand can offer short journeys to go shopping or to attend appointments or social engagements. Helping Hand can also run errands on your behalf. There will be an additional charge at the HMRC standard mileage rate of 45 pence per mile.