{"id":340513,"date":"2025-10-07T13:54:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T13:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/?page_id=340513"},"modified":"2025-12-10T09:57:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T09:57:27","slug":"companionship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/home-care-services\/housekeeping-services\/companionship-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Companionship"},"content":{"rendered":"\t
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What is companionship care?<\/h2>\n \n

Enjoy the support of a trusted companion to boost your confidence and independence.<\/p>\n \n \n

Sometimes care and support isn\u2019t about a complex medical need or essential personal care tasks, but rather living the life that you want, doing the things you love and feeling as human as possible.<\/p>\n

Companionship care is a type of home care service designed for individuals who may be at risk of loneliness or who have been experiencing loneliness for some time. A caregiver will visit the person\u2019s home and spend time with them, providing company and emotional support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Your companion can help with:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n <\/use><\/svg>\n General companionship<\/span>\n <\/h5>\n \n
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Your companion is there to be a friendly face and provide fun, compassionate companionship throughout the week<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n <\/use><\/svg>\n Cooking your favourite meals<\/span>\n <\/h5>\n \n
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A companion can prepare your favourite meals for you at the times that you decide, and can also sit and share the meal with you<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re finding you need a bit of extra assistance with the shopping, a companion can either collect it for you or accompany you to the shops<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Travelling long distances can seem daunting, but your companion can help you plan, as well as accompany you, on your journey<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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As well as providing friendly companionship, your carer can also help out around the home with domestic tasks such as cleaning and laundry<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Whether they\u2019re plumping your pillows, adjusting the heating or tidying things up, your companion can help ensure you feel comfortable and relaxed<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Companionship care at Helping Hands<\/h2>\n \n \n \n

At Helping Hands, all of our care services place you \u2013 the customer \u2013 at the heart of your care plan, and our approach to companionship care is no different. From the moment you first call our friendly support team, we\u2019ll ensure your every need and wish is heeded so that you get the type and level of companionship care that you desire. Our wonderful companionship carers have all been handpicked for their kind, empathetic personalities, and your companion will be matched to your hobbies and interests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Dedicated support from a trusted companion<\/h2>\n \n

You\u2019ll be matched with a friendly companion who shares your interests and personality.<\/p>\n \n \n

We\u2019re extremely proud of our wonderful team of personal assistants, who have all been provided with in-depth training and handpicked for their kind and compassionate approach. Whether you need\u00a0visiting care<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0live-in care<\/a>, we\u2019ll pair you with a companion who shares your hobbies and interests so that you\u2019re able to bond straight away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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How our companionship services can help you<\/h2>\n \n

We have the experience and know-how to offer support that makes a difference.<\/p>\n \n \n

We\u2019ve been providing industry-leading companionship services for over 35 years. In that time, tens of thousands of our customers have benefitted from our fabulous companionship services in numerous ways.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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A companion can provide you with valuable company throughout the week, ensuring you don\u2019t experience loneliness or isolation<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Whether you\u2019ve got a favourite boardgame that you enjoy playing or are part of a book club, we\u2019ll make sure you keep enjoying your favourite things<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We all need a change of scene from time to time, and a companion can help you to get away for the weekend or accompany you on holiday<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your companion can help you get out of the house at your leisure \u2013 whether you\u2019re popping to the shops, attending an appointment or visiting family<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A companion can assist with errands such as collecting your medication, picking up the weekly shop or helping you with your bills<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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As well as providing valued companionship, we can also help with practical tasks and routines to help make looking after your home a bit easier<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Your companionship options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re able to offer personal assistance on a visiting and live-in care basis.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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