I just wanted to say a big "Thank You" for letting us have Jacqueline for a couple of weeks. Before she came, my mother was saying "I don't want a stranger living in my house" and telling all her friends that she had to have "this carer" "who was foreign" etc etc. to help her cope after a major op. Within 24 hours of Jacqueline arriving, Mum was really happy and by the end of the two weeks there were tears that she would be going. That speaks volumes for Jacqueline because she understood that Mum needed her space but also needed company and someone to help with everyday tasks after her op.
I first read about Helping Hands in the WI Magazine, WI Life, and the glowing report in there made me think that your organization was well worth knowing about and I'm glad that my brother, Colin, did get in touch and ask you to help.
Please do pass on my warmest thanks to Jacqueline.