Expert Companionship Care at Home, For All of Life

The support people need at home isn’t always practical assistance with daily tasks – many people at risk of loneliness or social isolation could benefit from the emotional and psychological support of a trusted companion carer.

Companionship care is when a professional visits a client at home to help them live life on their own terms. From accompanying you to activities and social groups to simply offering a listening ear over a cup of coffee, our companionship care is flexible and tailored to your needs, so you get the most out of life.

Elderly Sitting Services

Elderly sitting services are a form of at home care where a professional carer visits your home to provide practical assistance with day-to-day living. Popping by for a minimum of a one hour visit, our carers can help with personal care, light housekeeping or accompanying you to appointments – anything that boosts your confidence and enhances your independence.

For over 75 years, Prestige Nursing & Care has been trusted by our clients and their families to provide competent and compassionate hourly home care. Our elderly sitting services are focused on improving health and overall well-being, and all in the place people [...]

The Cost of Hourly Care at Home

For over 75 years, Prestige Nursing & Care has been trusted by our clients and their families to provide competent and compassionate hourly home care. Our care is focused on improving health and overall well-being, and all in the place people love most, their own home.

Our professional carers are ready to pop in for visits as brief as one hour, offering a wide range of support services in your home—whether it’s cooking your favourite meals, light housekeeping, providing a comforting presence over a cup of tea or joining you on outings within the local community. Our goal is to provide [...]

What is a Care Needs Assessment?

A care needs assessment determines the type of social care and support required for your care and how best to access it. Typically conducted by the social services department of your local council, this assessment is a crucial step in understanding and addressing your unique care needs.

Regardless of your income, savings, or the council’s initial perception of your eligibility for assistance, the local council is obligated to provide a needs assessment if you appear to require care and support.

The assessment process varies in depth, depending on the complexity of your needs. It may involve a face-to-face visit, a phone call, [...]

How to find agency care work

Are you in search of a fulfilling role that offers flexibility without the constraints of fixed hours? Agency care work might be the perfect fit for you. With agency care work, you won’t have a named contract, which means you could be on a zero-hours contract or considered a temporary worker, depending on the company. 

At Prestige Nursing & Care, we take a different approach. We understand the importance of finding the right fit for your needs, and our friendly branch team in your area is ready to discuss your employment options. We are committed to providing the support you need [...]