Based in Herefordshire, England, The Helping Hand Company is the worlds' single largest manufacturer of Reaching Aids and Litterpickers. The company has been manufacturing these since 1965. Following a change of ownership in 1988, we have further developed our range of aids for daily living and pressure care products.
Symmetrikit and The Helping Hand Company: In 1998, Symmetrikit became part of the Helping Hand Company, bringing expertise in design & manufacturing of specialist seating for the most dependent clients. Since then, Symmetrikit founders Liz & John Goldsmith, have worked to develop the practice of 24 hour Postural management, introducing the Symmetrisleep concept in 1999.
In 1998 we also introduced our own range of mobile and overhead hoists, which are now marketed through our Symmetrikit team.
Currently 150 strong, the Helping Hand Company manufacture in both Ledbury (Herefordshire) and Tamworth (Staffordshire) and sell our products to 22 different countries.
Our Brands and Trade marks include The Helping Hand, The Litterpicker, Lowzone, Symmetrikit, Symmetrisleep, Swan, Pen and Cricket. We are pleased to represent H.Meyland-Smith of Aalborg, Denmark in promoting the Meywalk & Miniwalk in the UK.
Our UK customers are primarily Therapy & Care teams working in the Social Service, Health Authority as well the private and charitable sectors.
Our joint venture partners in the Netherlands, Innocare also specialise in the Symmetrikit range of chairs and sleep systems.
Hoists
Our mobile and overhead hoists all employ our "Poser" technology to put patient comfort and safety back into lifting while reducing the time needed to train and retrain carers in correct sling usage.
Skyframe Freestanding Overhead Hoist
If a rapid or temporary solution is required, a freestanding Skyframe can be quickly erected and taken down again when not required. As the top rail is common with our celing or wall fixed models, it is easy to convert a temporary installation to a permanent, then re-issue the legs for use elsewhere.
Skyframe Overhead Hoist
Unobtrusive design allows the Skyframe to blend into the back ground. Permanently charging low voltage system and Poser slings & spreaders for comfort & simplicity.
The Cricket
Speedy transfer aid employs “Active Lifting” principles to maintain mobility.
The Miniwalk
"Playground Cred" and rugged build- goes anywhere a wheelchair can.
The Pen Mobile Hoist
Compact version of the Swan for use at home or in confined spaces.The Pen will lift from the floor over a domestic bed & pressure mattress without having to adjust the sling or step the mast. “Intelligent” Poser spreader bar technology for improved comfort & safety and reduced training.
The Swan Mobile Hoist
The Swan will lift from the floor over a high hospital bed & pressure mattress without having to adjust the sling or step the mast. “Intelligent” Poser spreader bar technology for improved comfort & safety and reduced training.

The Helping Hand Company
Bromyard Road
Ledbury
Herefordshire HR8 1NS

Tel: 01531 635 678
Fax: 01531 635 670
www.helpinghand.co.uk