CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated companionship care that helps you stay connected, independent and involved in the things that matter to you. Visiting care is available through our local branches, while live-in care is available across mainland England.
Companionship care at home
Companionship care provides regular support with social connection, everyday activities and practical tasks at home. It can be helpful if you live alone, have become less socially active or would simply enjoy having someone around to share part of your day with.
Companion care can be as simple as having a chat over a cup of tea, sharing a meal, going for a walk or accompanying you to an appointment. Your carer can also help with everyday tasks such as shopping, preparing meals and light household work.
You might need a few hours of visiting care each week, more regular support throughout the day or live-in care. The right level of support depends on your needs, abilities, routines, preferences and what matters to you.
“It’s someone for my mother-in-law to talk to and take her out when we are at work. It means she’s not lonely.”
What does companionship care include?
Companionship care is centred around spending meaningful time together and helping you stay involved in everyday life.
Your carer may support you with:
- Conversation and company
- Sharing meals
- Hobbies, games and other activities
- Going for walks or getting out into the local community
- Visiting friends and family
- Attending appointments and social activities
- Hearing, vision and communication needs
- Shopping and running errands
- Preparing meals and drinks
- Laundry, ironing and light household tasks
- Looking after pets
- Collecting prescriptions
The focus is on supporting you to continue with your usual routines and interests, while providing practical help where it’s needed.
Visiting companionship care
Visiting care can provide regular companionship without the need for a carer to live in your home.
Visits can be arranged around your routine and may range from shorter weekly visits to more frequent support throughout the day. You could have someone visit to prepare lunch and spend time with you, accompany you to an appointment or help you get out for a coffee.
Visiting companionship care can be particularly useful if you:
- Live alone and would like more regular company
- Have family members who can’t always be nearby
- Have stopped doing some of the activities you enjoy because getting out has become harder
- Need some practical help alongside companionship
- Would like regular support but don’t need someone living in your home
Our visiting care is delivered through local Trinity teams, so availability depends on where you live and the support you need.
Live-in companionship care
If you need more consistent support, live-in care allows a professional carer to live in your home and provide support throughout the day.
Companionship can be a central part of live-in care. Your carer can share meals with you, accompany you on outings, support your hobbies and help you stay connected with friends and family.
Live-in care can also include personal care, support with mobility and moving safely, medication prompts, meal preparation and household tasks where these form part of your care plan.
Trinity Homecare provides live-in care across mainland England. The service is fully managed, with care planning, carer matching and ongoing support from our care team.
How much does companionship care cost?
The cost of companionship care depends on how much support you need, how often visits are provided and where you live.
For visiting care, Trinity Homecare’s current pricing starts from £41 per hour, depending on location and level of support. A minimum 30-minute visit is charged at £30.
Live-in care at Trinity Homecare starts from £1,694 a week, depending on their level of support and individual needs.
These figures are a starting point rather than a fixed price for companionship care. Your care assessment allows us to understand what support you need and provide a clear quotation based on your circumstances.
Why is companionship important?
Companionship is part of staying connected to everyday life. Social isolation and loneliness can affect people of all ages and circumstances, and reduced mobility, bereavement or changes in health can make it harder to maintain the relationships and activities that matter.
Age UK reports that loneliness can have a significant effect on physical and mental health. Its research notes that loneliness can be as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
Companion care isn’t about assuming that someone who lives alone is lonely. It is about providing the practical and social support that helps someone continue doing the things they enjoy and maintaining connections with the people around them.
What are the benefits of companionship care?
Regular visits can make it easier to stay connected with friends, family and the local community. A carer can accompany you to social activities or help you continue with hobbies you enjoy.
Companionship care can provide support with the things that have become more difficult while leaving you in control of your day-to-day choices.
Whether that’s getting out for a walk, preparing a meal or attending an appointment, the aim is to support you to do as much as possible for yourself.
Companionship can be combined with practical help around the home, including shopping, meal preparation, laundry and light household tasks.
This can make everyday life more manageable without taking away your independence.
Companion care can also help family members balance caring responsibilities with work, family and other commitments.
Regular visits can give families reassurance that their loved one has someone to spend time with, while providing a point of contact for any changes or concerns noticed during care.
Having regular support can make it easier to maintain familiar routines that give structure to the week, from preparing lunch together to attending a regular club or visiting a favourite café.
Companionship care in practice: Norma’s story
When Norma moved from Newcastle to Surrey to live with her son and his family, she found the change difficult. She had lost her husband and many of her close friends, and didn’t know many people in her new area.
Trinity began providing visiting care once or twice a week. Her carers would spend time talking with her, take her out for coffee or a stroll to the shops and accompany her to local events.
When Norma’s family’s circumstances changed, the amount of support could also be adjusted. Her daughter-in-law Gill described Trinity as a “lifeline” when the family needed additional support.
For Norma, the regular visits provided both companionship and practical support. As she put it: “The Trinity carers are more like my friends.”
How Trinity provides companionship care
Companionship is personal, which is why our care starts with understanding what matters to you.
A member of our care team will talk to you about your needs, abilities, routines, preferences and the things you want to continue doing for yourself.
Our MatchCare process considers your care requirements as well as personality, interests and lifestyle when matching you with a Trinity carer.
Your care is supported by a dedicated care team, including care management, regular reviews and ongoing support if your circumstances change.
Your care can be adjusted as your needs change. You may start with companionship and practical support and later need additional personal care or more frequent visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
The length and frequency of visits depends on your needs and the care package agreed with your Trinity care team. Visiting care can range from shorter visits each week to several visits throughout the day.
Neither is automatically the right option. Visiting care may suit someone who wants regular companionship but is comfortable spending time independently between visits. Live-in care provides more consistent support for someone who would benefit from having a carer living in their home.
A care assessment can help establish which option is appropriate for your circumstances.
Companion care focuses on providing company, social connection and practical support as part of someone’s regular care.
Respite care is designed to provide temporary support, often giving a family member or regular carer a break from their caring responsibilities. Respite care can include companionship, personal care or other support depending on the person’s needs.
Yes. If you need support with tasks such as washing, dressing or using the toilet as well as companionship, these can be included in your care plan where appropriate.
Yes. Companionship can be useful even when someone lives with a partner or family member. It can provide additional social interaction, practical support or time with a carer while family members are working or managing other responsibilities.
Funding depends on your individual circumstances and the outcome of any relevant care needs or financial assessments. Our team can explain the options available to you and help you understand what you may need to arrange.
This depends on your needs, location and the availability of a suitable carer. Trinity can arrange care assessments quickly and will discuss the earliest suitable start date with you.
Talk to us today
At Trinity Homecare, our ultimate goal is to enrich your lifestyle in the comfort and familiarity of your own home. This allows you to live the independent lifestyle that you love without the daunting thought of moving into a care home. We are here to support you with various different forms of live-in care.
Call us now on 0207 183 4884 in confidence for a free no obligation quotation. If enquiring outside of our opening hours, please complete our online form and we will contact you the next day.
