Reaching aid from The Helping Hand Company sells out after TV shopping channel showcase
The Helping Hand Company saw its Arthi-Grip Pro reacher sell out in one hour after the product was recently showcased on the QVC shopping channel.
The firm’s Handi-Grip Pro and Arthri-Grip Pro reachers were both showcased by Ellen Green, Managing Director of The Blue Badge Company in a segment on the popular shopping channel, leading to the firm selling out of 200 Arthri Grip Pro Reachers in one hour. 
The original ‘Helping Hand’ reaching aid was launched in 1965, with the popular Arthri-Grip originally introduced in the 1990’s with the aim to make retrieving items easier without the need to bend or strain.
According to The Helping Hand Company, the Arthri-Grip was specifically developed to assist those with reduced hand dexterity no matter what their age. This also meant that even if the user had very little wrist strength they could pick up many items they previously couldn’t.
The assistive tool was then enhanced significantly in design and function in 2013. Changes included an improvement in the whole hand action trigger for easier use alongside the extremely helpful 90 degree rotating claw to lift a wider range of items out of reach.
Mitch Preedy, Commercial Manager at The Helping Hand Company, commented to THIIS: “We were very happy with the work Ellen did showcasing two of our products from the Helping Hand Range. The speed they sold out was really impressive, which is why I am sure that won’t be the last you’ll see of our Independent Living Range on QVC.
“All of our Helping Hand reaching and dressing aids have extra thought put into them by our UK based R&D and manufacturing teams so they can accommodate more than just their primary function for our users.”
Retailers wishing to find out more about daily living aids at The Helping Hand Company can contact Tracey Aylen, Sales Adviser, on LinkedIn, or they can email: tracey.aylen@helpinghand.co.uk
The Helping Hand Company specialises in pressure care products and daily livings aids. In 2023, wheelchair manufacturer Sunrise Medical announced that it had acquired UK-based Helping Hand Company in one of two strategic acquisitions in Europe.
