Joining Hands

Live your life connected
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Joining Hands is a simple app designed to bring people together. For anyone that feels isolated – young or old – it’s a way to connect to friends, carers, and all the things you care about most, from remembering appointments to shopping and managing carers.

Who is Joining Hands for?
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Joining Hands is for people in need of extra support and all the people that provide it. It brings everyone together to share, support and care.

I’M LOOKING FOR SUPPORT
If you need some support, Joining Hands puts everything you need in one place.

I’M CARING FOR FAMILY
With Joining Hands, you can stay close to your loved-one and help them day-to-day.

I’M A PROFESSIONAL CARER
You can help people stay in touch with friends, families, the latest news, and more.

I’M A FRIEND OF SOMEONE WHO USES THE APP
Joining Hands lets you stay in touch in a way that’s simple and convenient for your more isolated friend.

Features
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MESSAGES
Say hello to simplified messaging. You can talk one-to-one or in a group, all with easy monitoring for Primary Contacts.

REMINDERS
Never miss a thing. Just set a reminder and Joining Hands will notify you when there’s something you might have forgotten.

CALENDAR
Keep track of a busy routine. You can see upcoming events at-a-glance and get useful nudges from your carers or family.

SHOPPING
From your weekly shop to last-minute. Joining Hands’ shopping lists are ideal whether you’re using them yourself or handing over to a friend or carer.

PHONE
Now you’re talking. Joining Hands lets you call your contacts in a single tap, or start a video call for a face-to-face chat.

FIND HOME
We’ll guide you home. If you take the wrong turn, let Joining Hands show you the way home and notify Primary Contacts so they know you’re safe.

SOCIAL
Streamlined social media. In your private social space, you, your friends and family can share pictures and videos without all the clutter of open networks.

VIDEOS
A curated YouTube experience. From the latest recipes to fitness ideas, it’s online video that’s designed to cover the things you care about.

ADVICE
Carers a click away. Whether you’re a carer or family member, get practical tips from our team of professional carers, available whenever you need them.

MY DETAILS
Intelligence in an emergency. If you need urgent help, the app can share essential information like relevant medical history and family contact details.

NEWS
Stay connected to what’s happening now. Our up-to-the-minute news feed brings together stories from trusted sources like the BBC.

TIME TRACKING
Giving Primary Contacts a clearer view. Joining Hands includes time tracking so you can see how long carers are spending with your loved-one.

ALERTS
One-click alerting. In an emergency, tapping a single button notifies everyone in the support network and provides a pinpoint location.