What is companion care?
Companion care provides practical and emotional support for people who may be feeling lonely, isolated or less confident living alone. It is designed to support wellbeing, independence and social connection while helping people continue enjoying everyday life at home.
Support may include:
- Friendly companionship and conversation
- Support attending appointments and social outings
- Help with shopping and errands
- Meal preparation and shared mealtimes
- Assistance with hobbies and activities
- Accompaniment on walks or visits with friends and family
- Light household tasks
- Emotional reassurance and wellbeing support
Our companion care services are tailored to individual routines, interests and preferences, helping people feel supported and valued every day.
Arranging companion care
We take time to understand the individual needs, routines and interests of every person we support. Our local care teams will work closely with individuals and families to create a personalised care plan that provides the right level of companionship and practical support.
Whether care is required following bereavement, during recovery from illness or simply to provide regular social interaction, we can arrange flexible support that fits around daily life.
Our responsive local teams can often arrange care quickly, providing reassurance for both individuals and their families.
Supporting wellbeing and independence
Having regular companionship can make a meaningful difference to emotional wellbeing and confidence. Many people feel happier and more relaxed knowing someone is there to provide company, encouragement and support.
Our carers build trusted relationships through compassionate and person centred care, encouraging independence while helping individuals remain active, engaged and connected to the things they enjoy.
As needs change over time, care can be adapted to continue providing the right level of support.
Collaborating and partnering to care for you
We work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals and other support services to ensure a joined up approach to care and wellbeing. Family involvement is an important part of the support we provide and our care teams ensure relatives receive reassurance and communication whenever needed.
By working together, we can provide care that promotes independence, wellbeing and quality of life at home.
What does our companion care service include?
Quality assurance through regulated service provision
Prestige Nursing & Care is not an agency. We provide a fully managed and regulated homecare service, giving individuals and families reassurance that the care and companionship we provide is safe, reliable and of the highest quality.
Our services are inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England and the Scottish Care Inspectorate (SCI) in Scotland. We are proud that 96% of our inspected services have been rated as providing a ‘Good’ service, with 4% rated ‘Outstanding’, while all our services in Scotland have achieved five star ratings.
Our long established approach to homecare provides peace of mind that every individual receives compassionate and professional support tailored to their needs.
Flexible care tailored to your needs
Our trusted and established companion care service can be provided in the following ways:
Is for those who need care and support with daily living or clinical care at certain times during the day. Nurse-led care at home can be provided from a 30 minute visit, to as many hours/visits throughout the day you require, one day or several days of the week depending on your care and support needs. For those who have complex needs, hourly care can be provided over a 24-hour period.
For when a permanent care arrangement is needed with greater levels of support around the clock to ensure a person can live well at home. Through our family of leading homecare brands in the UK, we are able to offer award-winning live-in care rated ‘Outstanding’ by The Care Quality Commission (CQC).
For those needing a short-term arrangement after hospital discharge to rehabilitate or when a family carer needs a break from their caring role. It is also an ideal service for families who wish to assess whether care at home is the right care choice for them.
Responsive local teams with nationwide coverage
We provide high quality companion care services throughout England and Scotland, supporting individuals and families in communities nationwide.
Our local teams work closely with healthcare professionals, community organisations and family members to ensure personalised support is delivered quickly and effectively.
With over 80 years of experience, we understand the importance of helping people feel connected, supported and comfortable in their own home.
Cost of companion care
The cost of companion care will depend on the level of support required and how often care is needed. Every care package is tailored to individual needs and routines.
Before care begins, our experienced team will carry out an assessment to understand the level of companionship and support required and recommend the most suitable care plan.
Depending on your circumstances, funding or financial support may be available to help contribute towards the cost of care.
Our team can provide clear, impartial advice to help you understand the options available.
Supporting independence with trusted care at home
The fully managed service we provide is highly responsive and our experts local to you can put care packages in place quickly, working in collaboration with local healthcare professionals, multidisciplinary teams, therapeutic care providers and other community support services. We know this holistic approach ensures our clients get the best out of life, for all of life.
