Companionship

What is companionship care?

Companionship care is offered to individuals to help them maintain their social skills, participate in social interaction, get out and about, all with the aim of maintaining their quality of life or even improving their daily experiences. A companion carer can support with the following:

  • Friendly conversation and connection, preventing loneliness
  • Emotional support through having someone to talk to
  • Help with daily tasks and activities
  • Escorting the individual to any clubs, groups and classes
  • Socialising by going out for coffee or something to eat
  • Respite for family and friends who regularly provide care

We offer a very flexible companionship care service, suited to your needs and budget. 


Emotional, cognitive and physical health benefits 

Companionship care offers individuals a wealth of key benefits such as:

  • Improved emotional wellbeing: Social engagement can lead to a greater sense of belonging and higher self-esteem. Regular socialising can help older people feel more connected, reducing the likelihood of loneliness, anxiety and depression.
  • Enhanced cognitive function: Engaging in socially oriented, cognitively demanding activities can improve concentration, working memory, and executive reasoning skills. Social interaction can also help to slow down or keep at bay Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
  • Improved physical health: Older people who exercise and participate in group classes are less likely to develop health problems. And a stronger, fitter body is more able to deal with seasonal infections and any other health demands.

We welcome all enquiries. Please get in touch to discuss your needs. Call 01305 534070 or use our contact us form.

Neways at Home provided exceptional care and compassion for my loved one. Their personalised attention and support were outstanding. I highly recommend their top-notch home care services.

(A Clients son)

Frequently asked questions

Caregivers primarily focus on supporting individuals with daily needs, tasks and activities. With a companion carer or where companionship has been requested - this level of care offers a greater level of engagement as a friend, someone to spend time with, do fun activities with etc. 

A companion carer will also have caregiving duties but the idea is to match the individual with someone who will spend time with them just chatting and befriending in addition to any practical help and support.

Once we meet you and get to know you, we will match you with who from our companionship team would be the best fit in terms of interests and compatibility, personality etc. You can choose to meet this person and see how you get along. If you feel you'd prefer to meet more people from the team, this can also be arranged. You can then choose the person you feel most comfortable with.

Yes. Companionship care includes trips and outings. However, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of both yourself and the carer and to make sure no unnecessary risks are taken - trips and outings need to be agreed and arranged in advance so everyone knows what to expect on the day. 

Of course, if there's a regular appointment or trip outdoors that you make and this is already known and agreed - this is completely fine. 

Once again, talking to us and finding out what is doable and what might need a bit of additional planning is best.

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