Companionship Care at Home

Companionship in daily life, from chats over cups of tea to hobbies

Whether it’s support with everyday errands, help to enjoy hobbies, or a friendly chat over a cuppa when times are tough, companionship care keeps your loved one connected. 

Designed to prevent loneliness and lift spirits, our companion services ensure that your loved one enjoys a vibrant, fulfilling social life, no matter their situation. Loneliness can seriously harm your loved one’s well-being, leading to increased stress, anxiety, and even depression. With companionship care, it doesn’t have to. Think companionship care would be right for your loved one? Get in touch today for a friendly, no-obligation chat.

What is Companionship Care?

Companionship care is a type of non-medical support designed for people at risk of loneliness. It’s designed to offer company and support, whatever that looks like for an individual. 

Whether it’s a daily catch-up over a cuppa, someone to potter in the garden with, or a weekly walk in the sunshine, companion services are focused on keeping your loved one connected and preventing loneliness and isolation. 

We’re passionate about ensuring your loved one enjoys every benefit companion care has to offer, so we’ll make sure to match them with a care professional who shares their interests; someone they’ll develop a genuine rapport with.

What does Companionship Care include?

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to companionship services, and they’ll look different for each individual. They’re as flexible as you need them to be. 

Our companion care services include any combination of:

• General companionship
• Preparing healthy, delicious meals
• Support with everyday errands such as grabbing groceries or cleaning
• Help to engage with hobbies
• Support to attend social events, functions and community groups
• Someone to attend medical appointments with

Why Companionship Care might be right for your loved one

If you’re concerned your loved one is at risk of loneliness but you’re struggling to juggle the demands of the day-to-day, companion services can help.

Companionship care offers a type of emotional support that can be life-changing and help to prevent loneliness and the destructive impact it can have. 

Whether they’ve recently lost a partner, are struggling to adjust to life after retirement, or simply lack the social circle they once had, companionship care can help your loved one rediscover the joy in life.

When should you consider Companionship Care?

There’s no ‘right’ time to consider companionship services, but if your loved one has been struggling with loneliness—or you’re concerned they are but won’t say—they may be worth considering.

They’re also an option if you live a significant distance from your loved one, and you’re concerned that they’re spending too much time alone or struggling with daily tasks. 

Companionship care can also help ease the transition from hospital to home following a serious illness or planned surgery, helping your loved one get back on their feet.

Companionship Care FAQs

What does a companionship carer do?

A companionship carer is a highly-trained, emotionally-intuitive professional who can provide a range of non-medical services, including general companionship, support with everyday errands, and general help around the house, such as laundry, cooking, and clean

What is the difference between a carer and a companion?

Despite the similarities, a carer and a companion offer different services. While a carer is trained to offer more complex practical support, such as help with bathing, toileting, and medication management, a companion is more focused on emotional and social support, such as helping to enjoy hobbies, support to attend social events, and general friendship.

Getting in touch

If this sounds like the kind of service your loved one needs, get in touch with us at your local office. We’d love to see how we can help.