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Offering a fully managed service that is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the Harlow branch is part of Helping Hands, which has over 30 years’ experience providing dedicated home care to over 40,000 families across the UK and offers safe, efficient and reliable services to...
Helping Hands' Harlow team supports families in the area with bespoke, personalised home care that is fully tailored to their needs, requirements and preferences.
Offering a fully managed service that is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the Harlow branch is part of Helping Hands, which has over 30 years’ experience providing dedicated home care to over 40,000 families across the UK and offers safe, efficient and reliable services to people living in areas such as Epping Green, Nazeing, Hastingwood, Epping, Bishop's Stortford and surrounding areas.
The two main types of home care offered are hourly visiting home care and live-in care, including specialised dementia care, elderly care and respite care. You may need regular weekly visits to help you keep on top of your household chores, more intensive live-in support for a complex condition or you may be returning home following a spell in hospital and would like a little support on your road to recovery.
Whatever your needs may be, Helping Hands Harlow's flexible care plans and staff that go above and beyond, you and your family can rest assured all your needs are taken care of.
Care Provided by Helping Hands Home Care (Harlow)
Types of Home Care
- Visiting Care
- Live-in Care
- 24 Hour Care
- Nursing/Nurse Led Care
- Overnight Care (Waking)
- Overnight Care (Sleeping)
Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)
- 30 minutes
Contract Durations
- Ongoing / Long Term
- Respite / Short Term
Age Ranges
- Older Person Care (65+)
- Younger Adult Care (18-65)
Personal Care Services
- Washing & Dressing
- Toileting Assistance
- Medication Assistance (Oral)
- Companionship
- Continence Care
- Feeding & Drinking Assistance
Household Services
- Cleaning Service
- Food Preparation & Serving
- Laundry Service
- Shopping Service / Errands
- Transportation Service
Nursing / Nurse Led Care
- PEG Feeding
- Stoma Care
- Medication Assistance (Intravenous)
- Catheter Care
Other Care Provided
- Dementia
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Cancer Care
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Hospital Discharge
Funding & Fees
Daily Charges per Person
Contact Helping Hands Home Care (Harlow) to get a personalised quote:
We charge half hour, 3/4 hour and hourly rates, plus a flat travel charge of £4.50 per visit. We also provide waking and sleeping night services. Full costings can be provided.
The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact Helping Hands Home Care (Harlow) for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Private Funding (Self-funded)
- Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS)
- Local Authority (Contracted Provider)
- NHS (Contracted Provider)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Helping Hands Home Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- April Briggs (Branch Care Manager)
Helping Hands Home Care (Harlow) Reviews (31)
Helping Hands Home Care (Harlow) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.763) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Helping Hands Home Care (Harlow) has 31 reviews.
On time every day unless there was traffic problems,They even took his dog out for walks which was a blessing.
The contact between management and myself was excellent always let me know what was...
On time every day unless there was traffic problems,They even took his dog out for walks which was a blessing.
The contact between management and myself was excellent always let me know what was happening.
My brother felt very at ease with the carer's always ready for a joke and a friendly smile every day.
I would highly recommend this company.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. It is wonderful to hear how positive your brother's experience was during the six months he received care from us. We are pleased that the carers provided reliable support, took the time to walk his dog, and helped him...
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. It is wonderful to hear how positive your brother's experience was during the six months he received care from us. We are pleased that the carers provided reliable support, took the time to walk his dog, and helped him feel comfortable and at ease with their friendly approach. It is also great to know that communication from the management team kept you well informed throughout his care journey. Thank you for your recommendation. We will be sure to share your feedback with the team, who will be delighted to read your comments.
Kindest regardsKatie
We have been using the services of helping hands for just over 18 months to enable my mother to remain living happily at home. We are very pleased with the service provided. Mum has got to know her daily carer and vice versa and it's made such a difference. The office team are always helpful and...
We have been using the services of helping hands for just over 18 months to enable my mother to remain living happily at home. We are very pleased with the service provided. Mum has got to know her daily carer and vice versa and it's made such a difference. The office team are always helpful and any changes made to mum's care are actioned and put into place as quickly as possible. Very pleased with the service provided and know they will look after mums needs going forward. Many thanks.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. It is wonderful to hear that your mother has been able to remain happy at home with our support over the past 18 months. We are delighted that she has built such a positive relationship with her regular...
Good afternoon,Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. It is wonderful to hear that your mother has been able to remain happy at home with our support over the past 18 months. We are delighted that she has built such a positive relationship with her regular carer, and that this consistency has made a meaningful difference. It is also reassuring to know our office team have been helpful and responsive when changes to care have been needed.
We will be sure to share your feedback with the team who will be pleased to read your comments.
Kindest regards
Katie
We have been using Helping Hands for my mother for the last couple of years. My Mother passed away in January 2026. We had carers coming in 4 times a day to help her manage getting up and going to bed and help with lunch and dinner.
On the most part we had fantastic carers - that mum enjoyed...
We have been using Helping Hands for my mother for the last couple of years. My Mother passed away in January 2026. We had carers coming in 4 times a day to help her manage getting up and going to bed and help with lunch and dinner.
On the most part we had fantastic carers - that mum enjoyed having in the home. On occasions, we had a carer that didnt click with mum, but a quick phone call and they were not sent to us again. We worked with the team in the office well - the more information you can give the team, the better the care can be April and the team always responded to any issues quickly and professionally.
We did have a large number of carers and this was a little disconcerting for mum... she got a little frustrated trying to explain her routine to each new carer, but we believe we were a little out of their normal zone and 4 times a day was a lot... the team did try their best to give mum the consistency she needed.
We are very sorry to hear of your loss earlier in the year.
Many thanks for taking time to leave us a review, we are truly grateful. It's pleasing to know that in the main carers provided were fantastic and mum enjoyed having them in the home. We are reassured knowing the office responded...
We are very sorry to hear of your loss earlier in the year.
Many thanks for taking time to leave us a review, we are truly grateful. It's pleasing to know that in the main carers provided were fantastic and mum enjoyed having them in the home. We are reassured knowing the office responded quickly and professionally with any issues that were raised and you felt the team did their best to provide as much consistency as your mother wanted.
Kindest regardsSue
I am so pleased that I trusted my fathers care to Helping Hands. I had felt that no one could care for him in the way that I did but it was becoming too much for me as his care needs increased and I had a job and a family to care for. I was proven wrong by the excellent care that Helping Hands...
The care plan that was set up covered everything that I needed it to and the suggestions that were made for how to implement it were excellent. The carers always turned up, were rarely outside of the designated time slot and performed their duties with care, consideration and genuine warmth. My dad grew very fond of some of them and established friendly relationships with the ones he saw most often.
If I had queries or needed to change the care needs at all I had only to email or telephone and these were responded to quickly and positively.
I would have no hesitation at all in recommending Helping Hands.
Thank you for your heartfelt review. We are so pleased that you felt confident entrusting your father's care to us, especially during such a demanding time for you and your family. It is wonderful to hear that the care plan met all your needs and that our carers provided support with...
Thank you for your heartfelt review. We are so pleased that you felt confident entrusting your father's care to us, especially during such a demanding time for you and your family. It is wonderful to hear that the care plan met all your needs and that our carers provided support with professionalism, warmth, and genuine compassion. The team will be delighted to know your father built such positive relationships with them. We are also glad that any queries or changes were handled quickly and helpfully. Thank you for your kind recommendation.Kindest regards
Katie
Very friendly team with very efficient staff. The team at Helping Hands enabled my mother to stay in her own home. They attended to her needs, whilst enabling her to keep her independence as long as possible.
Very friendly team with very efficient staff. The team at Helping Hands enabled my mother to stay in her own home. They attended to her needs, whilst enabling her to keep her independence as long as possible.
It is wonderful to know that the carers...
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a lovely review. We are so pleased to hear that you found the team friendly and efficient, and that Helping Hands were able to support your mother in a way that allowed her to remain in her own home.It is wonderful to know that the carers attended to her needs with care and professionalism, while still enabling her to maintain her independence for as long as possible. That balance is something we strive for with every family we support.
Your kind words will mean a great deal to the whole team.
Kindest regardsKatie
Very efficient organisation who sent us carers who understood our needs. Every effort was made to care how my wife wanted and this worked very well. Once the carer was understanding of my wife's needs they soon had her sorted out. Overall the carers did well.
Very efficient organisation who sent us carers who understood our needs. Every effort was made to care how my wife wanted and this worked very well. Once the carer was understanding of my wife's needs they soon had her sorted out. Overall the carers did well.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are really pleased to hear that you found our service efficient and that the carers we provided understood your needs well. It is wonderful to know that every effort was made to support your wife in the way she preferred, and that...
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are really pleased to hear that you found our service efficient and that the carers we provided understood your needs well. It is wonderful to know that every effort was made to support your wife in the way she preferred, and that once the Carer fully understood her needs, everything worked smoothly.We are glad to hear that, overall, the carers did well, and your kind words will be appreciated by the whole team.
Kindest regardsKatie
My Husband has had Care from Helping Hands for over 3years now. The ladies that come to him are always kind, considerate and fun for him. This is I am able to go to work 3days a week. he office staff if I have to contact them are always helpful especially April the Manager.
My Husband has had Care from Helping Hands for over 3years now. The ladies that come to him are always kind, considerate and fun for him. This is I am able to go to work 3days a week. he office staff if I have to contact them are always helpful especially April the Manager.
Good afternoon,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your kind feedback with us.We are so pleased to hear that your husband has been receiving support from Helping Hands for over three years, and that the carers who visit him continue to be kind, considerate, and bring fun and...
Good afternoon,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your kind feedback with us.We are so pleased to hear that your husband has been receiving support from Helping Hands for over three years, and that the carers who visit him continue to be kind, considerate, and bring fun and enjoyment to his day. It is lovely to know that their reliability and approach enable you to go to work three days a week with peace of mind.
We also truly appreciate your comments about the office team. It is wonderful to hear that you have found them helpful whenever you have needed to get in touch, and your special mention of April, the Manager, is greatly valued. Your recognition of her support and dedication will mean a great deal to her and to the whole team.
Thank you again for your thoughtful words and for your continued trust in the service.
Kindest regardsKatie
Overall we are very happy with the service and staff of the Company. Every carer that has attended has been very helpful, understanding of the situation and performs all tasks with a friendly and sincere smile.
Overall we are very happy with the service and staff of the Company. Every carer that has attended has been very helpful, understanding of the situation and performs all tasks with a friendly and sincere smile.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review, we truly do appreciate it. We are so pleased to hear that you are very happy with the service provided and that every carer who has attended has been helpful, understanding of your situation and has carried out their tasks...
Good Morning,Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review, we truly do appreciate it. We are so pleased to hear that you are very happy with the service provided and that every carer who has attended has been helpful, understanding of your situation and has carried out their tasks with a friendly and sincere smile.
Your feedback is a wonderful reflection of the dedication and compassion the team in Harlow strive to deliver each day, and we will ensure your kind words are passed on to them.
Kindest regards
Katie
I recently took on Helping Hands for my elderly mother to help with general cleaning of her home. April who I met was very helpful and ran through everything that was available to my mum and how it all worked. Donna started the following week. Mum really liked her and she did a great job taking on...
I recently took on Helping Hands for my elderly mother to help with general cleaning of her home. April who I met was very helpful and ran through everything that was available to my mum and how it all worked. Donna started the following week. Mum really liked her and she did a great job taking on the harder work that my mum can no longer do very well. She now looks forward to her visits.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really are very grateful.
It is great to hear that after recently taking on Helping Hands to help support your Mother with general cleaning, your Mum really likes Donna who did a great job at taking on the things Mum can no longer do...
Kim,Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really are very grateful.
It is great to hear that after recently taking on Helping Hands to help support your Mother with general cleaning, your Mum really likes Donna who did a great job at taking on the things Mum can no longer do very well and she now looks forward to Donna's visits.
We will be sure to pass on your feedback to April, Donna and the team who will be thrilled to received your comments.
Kindest regards
Katie
Helping Hands carers have always provided excellent support, They have covered all the visits required to enable my mother in law to remain independent. The regular reviews are a very useful way to ensure the gradually increasing needs are promptly and properly met. Highly recommend from all of us.
Helping Hands carers have always provided excellent support, They have covered all the visits required to enable my mother in law to remain independent. The regular reviews are a very useful way to ensure the gradually increasing needs are promptly and properly met. Highly recommend from all of us.
Generally speaking our experience is very positive. My husband loves his regular carers and they are always polite and respectful to me too. The only problems occur when we need relief carers and often we just manage on our own then.
Generally speaking our experience is very positive. My husband loves his regular carers and they are always polite and respectful to me too. The only problems occur when we need relief carers and often we just manage on our own then.
Mum felt well looked after, and so did I as mums...
Mum felt well looked after, and so did I as mums primary carer. I needed the support and Helping Hands endeavoured to provide it.
The process was easy to manage, making short notice changes and providing extra care sessions stress-free to arrange.
Helping Hands offered me a little peace of mind when I desperately needed that respite.
I can't thank the team enough and would highly recommend the company if you are looking for reliable and trustworthy carers with excellent communication.
Helping Hands has offered us a fantastic balance of support and independence. The communication has been honest and supportive, allowing us to build a plan that gives dad everything he needs and a routine that really works for him. We really appreciate being part of the Helping Hands family.
Helping Hands has offered us a fantastic balance of support and independence. The communication has been honest and supportive, allowing us to build a plan that gives dad everything he needs and a routine that really works for him. We really appreciate being part of the Helping Hands family.
I found a caring positive group of careers who helped Mum. Very grateful to those who supported us which included the office staff. I found that talking with them we could work together to achieve and meet Mums needs. As a service user under times of stress there was always support &...
Very pleased & grateful to have found Helping Hands.
They are always on time and get on with the duties that are asked of them. They are very polite, friendly, professional, carry out an excellent job and also use their initiative if...
They are always on time and get on with the duties that are asked of them. They are very polite, friendly, professional, carry out an excellent job and also use their initiative if they see something needs addressing.
We all feel very confident and reassured that our mother is getting the help she needs to allow her to stay in her own home and know that if needed in the future we can increase the carers input knowing they'll provide a sensitive, caring and professional service.
Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! It's great to hear that you're so pleased with our service. We really appreciate your feedback. Best wishes.
The carers from Helping Hands Home Care (Harlow) were reactive and sensitive in dealing with my Mother whose dementia has been deepening. Everyone was always kind and arrived on time which helped my sister and I make plans for activities with Mum. Requests for changes in care plan were quickly and...
Overall a really good provider.
Helping Hands Harlow are invaluable to me in caring for my elderly parents. I am kept informed by the team which go out of their way to be helpful and build positive relationships with myself and my parents. My parents have daily visits and importantly, they really like and appreciate the help they...
Helping Hands Harlow are invaluable to me in caring for my elderly parents. I am kept informed by the team which go out of their way to be helpful and build positive relationships with myself and my parents. My parents have daily visits and importantly, they really like and appreciate the help they receive. I feel so supported by the Helping Hands team as I live such a long distance away from my parents. Thank you!
Really grateful for all the input from the agency just before my brother went into a care home. They were amazing and went over and beyond what help and support was needed at the time. Thank you so much. Can't recommend Helping Hands Home Care highly enough.
Really grateful for all the input from the agency just before my brother went into a care home. They were amazing and went over and beyond what help and support was needed at the time. Thank you so much. Can't recommend Helping Hands Home Care highly enough.
I can not praise Helping Hands highly enough for the care and support my mum has received over the last year. They have made it possible for her to stay in her own home for longer. They have always treated Mum as an individual and shown interest in the stories of her younger life. The daily reports...
I can not praise Helping Hands highly enough for the care and support my mum has received over the last year. They have made it possible for her to stay in her own home for longer. They have always treated Mum as an individual and shown interest in the stories of her younger life. The daily reports were very helpful. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Helping Hands to anyone in need of some support in their home.
The carers work to a comprehensive care plan, guiding and supporting whenever they can, but stepping in and taking charge when needed. I have met a number of...
The carers work to a comprehensive care plan, guiding and supporting whenever they can, but stepping in and taking charge when needed. I have met a number of the team and they have all been: friendly, polite, caring and professional. The Branch Care Manager and office staff are readily available to discuss any issues, whether raised by the family, or noted by the carers. If carers have noted a welfare concern, the office will make contact promptly to agree next steps, involving external agencies if necessary. The care package has been invaluable to my parents for personal care, meals and other domestic tasks. It is also very reassuring for the family to know that there will be a daily welfare check, especially on days when we cannot visit ourselves. Thank you Helping Hands!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 October 2021Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
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- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 29 May 2026Recipient: Helping Hands Home Care
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Meet the Team (1)

About me
My role at Helping Hands as a branch manager is to make sure my customers are receiving safe care and that the visiting carer has the right...
About me
My role at Helping Hands as a branch manager is to make sure my customers are receiving safe care and that the visiting carer has the right knowledge of the customers' needs. I also make sure the carers are promoting independence during the time in our customers' homes. It's also my responsibility to make sure my care staff have a safe working environment and to follow regular check-ups of my customers and carers to ensure their wellbeing.I joined the care industry because I have always liked helping people and making a difference.
I think the service we provide is amazing, I love the fact that my team and myself work together to ensure people can stay in their homes for as long as possible. I think it gives family members peace of mind as well, knowing that we have very well-trained and trusted carers and staff to look after their relatives. Whether it be to give them a break or because they live too far away, we are always sure to keep them informed.
I'm a single mum to a beautiful little girl and I like to spend time with her; we are always going out and some of our favourite things are the zoo and the beach. I used to do dance, cheerleading and gymnastics and it's still something that I'm passionate about. I eventually taught dance and I've performed many times over my career as a dancer in a wide variety of places, such as the Lord Mayor's show, Disneyland, X-factor and as an extra in a few productions.
I spend most of my time away from work with my daughter and family, but I do occasionally go out with my friends. I am a hard worker and I always put others before myself and I think people see that.
Experience and expertise
At the beginning of my career, I worked in performing arts, I was a dance teacher and dancer.I then joined a health and social care, working in medical recruitment. I recruited doctors, nurses, and bank staff to name a few, for hospitals and surgeries.
I have been in the social care sector for 10 years, but I joined the Helping Hands care team in September 2020 as a care assistant in the Chigwell branch. I worked my way up and became Care and Training Practitioner, then I helped the company with recruitment for multiple branches. In December 2021 I moved over to the Harlow branch and became the Branch Care Manager.
I am about to start my NVQ Level 5 in Social Care and I already have an NVQ Level 2 in Business and Administration.
As a care worker, I would look after my customer's well-being. I would cook and clean for them, help with personal care and be a friend to them as well as do what I could to help them stay at home. As a care and training practitioner, my job role was to make sure the carers were properly trained to take care of our customers; I would go out and observe the carers working to make sure they are working within the values of the company. I also did the monthly auditing to be sure that all care calls, medication, and financial calls taking place are done on time, efficiently and to the standard the company holds, as well as making sure correct documentation is in place.As a branch care manager my job involves making sure my carers provide safe care and are promoting independence for our customers, as well as making sure we are effective as a business and making sure the right care is in place for our customers. I like to check on the well-being of customers and carers as part of my job while growing the business, and also making sure my carers are happy within their roles.
I have a good team that all have the same goal in mind. My carers are a great team of people and they're all in the role for the right reason. They are all hard-working and go above and beyond.
Why I chose Helping Hands
I chose Helping Hands because I wanted to make a difference and I like the values the company identify with. I also like the flexibility of the job as I had just had my daughter so I could care for her and work around the hours I had available.
I am looking forward to growing the customer and carer base and providing more care as the business grows. I am also looking forward to completing my NVQ.I enjoy seeing that the carers feel valued and rewarded for their hard work.
I enjoy seeing that the customers are feeling heard and supported in what they want out of the care they receive.I enjoy going out and meeting potential customers and I also enjoy being a part of the team that I have now.
Frequently Asked Questions about Helping Hands Home Care (Harlow)
How much does Helping Hands Home Care (Harlow) cost?
The agency lists fees from £36.20 for hourly visiting care and from £1,825 for weekly live-in care. Funding accepted: Private Funding (Self-funded), Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS), Local Authority (Contracted Provider), NHS (Contracted Provider).
How many Carers does Helping Hands Home Care (Harlow) employ?
Helping Hands Home Care (Harlow) employs 50 carers.
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