Bonnie Helping Hands

19/01/2026

So proud to receive this message today from a truly wonderful lady. When we first met this client she was very lonely and had lost all confidence after losing her husband and saw our services as something to potentially help until the care home could be found where she felt she would be happier. So to receive this message today is like finding Gold.

24/11/2025

🌟 JOB ALERT: Become a Home Helper with Hazels Helping Hands! 🌟

Are you looking for a truly rewarding part-time role right here in Dumfries and Galloway? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Do you have a genuine desire to help your community maintain their independence? 💪

Hazels Helping Hands, from the trusted team behind Bonnie Escapes, is growing, and we're seeking Compassionate & Dependable Home Helpers to join our local team! 💙

What you'll do (No Personal Care Required!):
🧹 Home Help: General tidying, cleaning, laundry, and dishes.
🛒 Essential Errands: Grocery shopping and collecting prescriptions.
🍎 Meal Assistance: Helping clients prepare nutritious meals.
🐾 Pet Care: Dog walking and other small pet-related tasks.
☕ Companionship: Friendly chats, welfare checks, and sharing a cuppa!

Why Join Hazels Helping Hands?
Flexible Working Hours: Part-time roles (10-15 hours/week) to fit your life. 🗓️
Local Work: Support individuals in your own community. 🏘️
Supportive Team: Be part of a friendly team that values you. 🤝
Training Provided: Full induction and ongoing training! 📚

If you are reliable, empathetic, and passionate about supporting independence without providing personal care, we want to hear from you! 👋

➡️ APPLY NOW! Visit our website to find out more and submit your application: https://hazelshelpinghands.co.uk

We look forward to welcoming you! 😊

05/11/2025

💜 Big news from the Bonnie family! 💜

We’re so proud to share that Hazel’s Helping Hands now has its very own website — the first step in our Bonnie Group’s brand-new web upgrade! 🎉

You can now find us at https://hazelshelpinghands.co.uk
— a fresh new home for our trusted local support service, inspired by Hazel’s legacy of kindness. 🌼

Hazel’s Helping Hands delivers friendly, non-medical support that helps people stay confident and independent at home or during hospital stays. From warm meals and tidy homes to companionship, errands, and a friendly chat over tea — our local team is here to make every day easier, brighter, and more connected across Dumfries & Galloway. ☕🏡

On our new website, you can:
💫 Learn more about Hazel’s story and our values
🤝 Request Helping Hands support for yourself or a loved one
💼 Apply to join our caring local team
📬 Join our newsletter for gentle updates and community news
❓ Find FAQs and information about how we help

This is just the first release — we’ll be continuing to improve the site, add features, and share new stories as we go. 🌿

And that’s not all — this upgrade is part of a company-wide transformation across the Bonnie Group! We’re gradually giving each Bonnie brand — including Bonnie Escapes, Bonnie Property Management, and Bonnie Eco Laundry — its own fresh new space online. Hazel’s Helping Hands leads the way, and the rest will follow soon 💻✨

Because as Hazel always said, “care begins with kindness” — and that’s what inspires everything we do. 💜

Explore the new site today 👉 https://hazelshelpinghands.co.uk

For any questions or enquiries, drop us a message at 💌 hello@hazelshelpinghands.co.uk

01/11/2025

Hazel’s Helping Hands

Because care begins with kindness.

Today, I want to officially introduce Hazel’s Helping Hands — previously known as Bonnie Helping Hands — a service created to truly make a difference to elderly people, hospital patients, and their families across Dumfries & Galloway.

Not every person leaving hospital needs a full personal-care package. Many simply need a bit of help — and someone who genuinely cares. Someone to help them regain independence, to keep their home comfortable, or just to sit with them and share a cup of tea.

That’s what we do.

Hazel’s Helping Hands offers practical and compassionate support for those who want to remain at home but need a little extra assistance.

Our current services include:
• Companionship and sitting visits
• Housekeeping: cleaning, changing beds, dishes, laundry, and hoovering
• Shopping, medication collection, and local errands
• Pet walking and light gardening
• Meal and soup preparation with attention to good nutrition
• Home readiness before hospital discharge
• Transport home or to appointments (all staff fully insured for business travel)

These small acts of help make a big difference.

One of our clients, a lovely lady who was struggling after the loss of her husband, used to rely on daily medication because she felt anxious and alone. Now, she no longer takes it. She looks forward to her morning visits, her walks in the garden with her dog, and even baking again. All she needed was encouragement and company.

That’s the power of what we do.

Hazel’s Helping Hands is named in memory of my beautiful mum, Hazel, who I sadly lost in August exactly 12 weeks ago today after a long battle with scleroderma. For more than five years, I was privileged to care for her while running my own business. I saw firsthand how much difference compassion, company, and practical help can make.

Mum was the kindest soul, and she taught me that true care isn’t just about tasks — it’s about time, conversation, and kindness. This service carries her name and her spirit.

We know that families are stretched, people live far apart, and many simply can’t do it all — that’s where we step in. Whether you’re a family member, neighbour, GP, nurse, social worker, or friend, we welcome your referrals and your trust.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be recruiting new team members so that we can expand across the region and reach more people who need us.

If you know someone who could benefit, please get in touch or share this post to help spread the word.

Hazel’s Helping Hands – we’re here to make a difference.

In loving memory of my beloved mum ❤️ Hazel

gillian@thebonniegroup.co.uk
07469717298

https://bonnieescapes.com/referral-form/

28/10/2025

🌼 Now Hiring: Part-Time Home Helpers in Dumfries & Galloway! 🌼
Are you caring, friendly and love helping others? Join Bonnie Helping Hands — a trusted local service supporting individuals to live independently at home (no personal care involved).

✨ Flexible hours (10–15 hrs/week)
✨ Rewarding work in your local community
✨ Training provided — no experience needed
✨ Ideal for compassionate, reliable individuals

You’ll help with light housekeeping, shopping, errands, meal prep, pet care & friendly companionship 🛒🐾☕️

More details here - https://bonnieescapes.com/job/home-helper/

📧 Apply with your CV → gillian@bonnieescapes.com
📞 Or call for a friendly chat → 07469 717298

Be the difference someone looks forward to every week 💛

About Bonnie Helping Hands: From the trusted team behind Bonnie Escapes, Bonnie Helping Hands provides practical and emotional support to individuals in Dum ...

25/09/2025

🌿 Why Helping Hands Matters 🌿

This morning, I received a phone call from a truly broken-hearted daughter, desperately worried about her 92-year-old mum. Recently widowed, this remarkable lady had become lonely, frightened, and housebound. Despite still being capable of most of her daily needs, what she lacked most was companionship — someone to share a cup of tea with, to bake alongside, to help with small tasks like making a bed, hanging out the washing, or walking together through the beautiful garden she and her husband once built.

Her daughter had tried every avenue — social work, even care homes — because her mum was so lonely she felt her only option was to move away from home just to find company.

Today, Helping Hands was able to step in immediately. We arranged two hours of support every day — giving her the company and practical help she needs, and giving her daughter the peace of mind to return home knowing her mum is safe, supported, and cared for with kindness.

💚 In only the seven weeks since I lost my own mum, I know all too well the weight of caring for a parent who suddenly feels like the child. That phone call reaffirmed exactly why I started Helping Hands.

Our elderly community is growing, and with it the urgent need for services that don’t just “care” but bring dignity, friendship, and reassurance. I am so proud of what Helping Hands already is — and even prouder of what it will become.

✨ Because sometimes, what we need most isn’t a service — it’s a hand to hold, a friend to listen, and the confidence to keep going. ✨

23/07/2025

🎉 The Updated D&G party is in full swing! 🎊 Let’s give a massive cheer for Bonnie Helping Hands, our newest gem! 🥳

🤝 Part of the beloved Bonnie Escapes family, Bonnie Helping Hands brings compassionate home and hospital care to Dumfries & Galloway! 💖 From personal care (SSSC registered) to companionship and support during hospital stays, they’re here to empower independence and boost well-being with tailored, reliable help! 🩺🏠 Whether it’s daily tasks or emotional support, they ensure dignity and peace of mind for you and your loved ones! 😊

📍 Visit them: https://dg.updated.scot/places/bonnie-helping-hands/
🛒 Explore their services: https://dg.updated.scot/shop/bonniehh/

🎈 Join the D&G welcome bash for Bonnie Helping Hands! Drop some love in the comments! 💕

16/07/2025

🌟 A Massive Thank You from Bonnie Helping Hands! 🌟

We’re absolutely thrilled to share a huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at our Recruitment & Information Days on 14th & 15th July at the Dumfries & Galloway Carers Centre! 🙌 Your energy, enthusiasm, and passion for making a difference in our community truly made these events special. 💖

Missed it? No worries! 🎥 Check out the video below to catch up on our presentation, where we shared all about our compassionate home and hospital support services across Dumfries & Galloway. From helping with daily tasks to providing personal care and hospital support, we’re here to empower independence and bring peace of mind. 🏡✨

To those who messaged us saying you couldn’t make it but are still keen to learn more – we haven’t forgotten you! 📬 We’re busy putting together a cracking information pack for anyone interested in joining our caring team or discovering our wonderful services. Stay tuned, it’s coming soon! 📦

And let’s not forget our exciting competition! 🛒 To everyone who liked and shared our event post for a chance to win a weekly shop (up to £100), thank you for spreading the word! We’ll be announcing the lucky winner this Friday, 18th July, so keep your eyes peeled! 👀🎉

We’re so excited about the future of Bonnie Helping Hands and the incredible support we can offer together. Please, tell your friends and loved ones about our services – let’s keep building a stronger, more caring Dumfries & Galloway! 💪😊 Submit a referral online today!

Here’s to making a difference, one helping hand at a time! 🙏✨

15/07/2025

We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Louise Watson to the Bonnie Group family.

Louise joins us as our Accounts & Administration Coordinator, bringing with her a wealth of personal and professional strengths that align beautifully with our values. Louise is not only a trusted friend of over 25 years, but someone I hold in the highest regard. Her patience, dedication, empathy, precision, honesty, kindness, integrity and respect are second to none.

In her role, Louise will be supporting across our accounts, admin systems, staff timesheets and rota coordination. She’ll be a vital part of ensuring our operations run smoothly behind the scenes and that our team is well-supported every step of the way.

Once Louise is settled in her role she will also reach out to be the point of contact for all our holiday home owners and clients for any rental or invoice queries and Louise will be reaching out to introduce herself to you all very soon

Please join me in giving Louise the warmest Bonnie welcome

Gilly x

15/07/2025

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCMENT

Firstly, thank you to everyone who has supported Bonnie Helping Hands as we’ve begun to grow this heartfelt venture. Your kind words, encouragement, and belief in what we’re trying to do mean everything.

I’d like to take a moment to respond to some recent comments on a local post. Bonnie Helping Hands is a new community initiative built to support elderly and vulnerable individuals in their day-to-day lives — whether through home help, companionship, errands, or simply being a trusted presence when families can’t always be there.

I do not profess to know everything, but I am doing everything in my power to ensure we grow this service the right way — with transparency, accountability, and collaboration.

Over the past few months, I’ve had constructive and encouraging meetings with professionals in the sector, including the Care Facilitator at DGRI (NHS). These conversations are helping shape how we develop Bonnie Helping Hands, ensuring we are guided by those who know more than we do — because that’s how responsible services are built.

We are also working closely with the Carers Centre in Dumfries and are committed to learning from third sector professionals who are deeply experienced in the care and wellbeing of others. Our information and recruitment days are just one way we’re listening and evolving.

I want to be clear: every member of our team is PVG-checked, many are already working towards or hold SVQs, and where applicable, are registered with the SSSC. We are not a personal care company AT THE MOMENT — but we are here to help, and we are doing it properly. Alongside amazing staff yesterday who joined our recruitment day and hold all the relevant qualifications

While I appreciate constructive feedback, I will not tolerate personal attacks — particularly from those who may hold unrelated grievances. This project is rooted in compassion and community, and I would hope that any genuine concerns are brought to me directly and respectfully.

If anyone would like more information, or to speak with me directly, you are welcome to email: gillian@thebonniegroup.co.uk

We are here for the right reasons — and we are just getting started. 💚

With thanks and warmth,
Gillian Blaylock
Founder, Bonnie Helping Hands

15/07/2025

Remember folks, our Information Day is today!

If you're at all curious about anything Bonnie Helping Hands the pop in! This is for everyone, professionals wanting to know more about the service, families who want to know more about the referral process, even current carers looking to apply.

10am - 1pm @ Dumfries & Galloway Carers Centre

Can't wait to see you there!

14/07/2025

We had a very successful start to our week at the Carers Centre today with our recruitment day and delighted we have found some “Bonnie Helping Hands” superstars ready to join up.

Ready for our information day tomorrow. Please pop in to see us between 10am and 1 pm for coffee/tea and biscuits and hear about our fabulous new service.

Alongside me today was Ella my PA ( and my everything ) Louise our Helping Hands Manager but a big shout out to Josh.

Josh is the guy who works quietly, diligently and magically behind the scenes but is one of the most creative and brilliantly talented and intelligent guys and I am blown away with his efforts to have our presentations, publications and marketing brought to life. Josh is behind the website and all my social media content.

Thank you Josh. 💙
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