Companionship

Companionship

Loneliness can creep in for many reasons – the loss of a loved one, reduced mobility, or family who live far away. Our Companionship service is here to make sure no one has to face the day alone.

A friendly, familiar face can make all the difference: someone to pop in for a chat, share a cup of tea, go for a short walk or help with a favourite hobby. We’re here to bring company, conversation and confidence back into everyday life.

What companionship can look like

Every visit is shaped around the person we’re supporting. That might include:

Sitting together for a natter, reminiscing and sharing stories
Playing games, doing puzzles or reading aloud
Going for a gentle walk or short trip out
Watching a favourite TV programme together
Helping to keep in touch with family and friends (phone, video call, letters)
Simply being there to listen and offer reassurance

Sometimes, just knowing someone is due to visit can be enough to lift the whole day.

Visits as little or as often as you like

We offer companionship visits from 30, 45 or 60 minutes right up to longer visits of up to 8 hours, depending on what you need.

That might mean:

A short visit a few times a week for a chat and wellbeing check
A regular afternoon for company, activities and a trip out
Longer one-to-one support to give family carers a proper break

We’ll always work around existing routines and build a plan that feels natural, not disruptive.

Familiar faces you can trust

All our team members are:

Carefully selected for their warm, friendly and respectful approach
Fully trained and enhanced DBS-checked
Encouraged to build ongoing, genuine relationships with the people they visit

You’ll see the same small group of carers wherever possible, so trust and friendship can grow over time.

Companionship across Teignbridge and South Devon

We provide companionship support across Teignbridge and the wider South Devon area, including Chudleigh, Buckfastleigh, Totnes, Kingsteignton and surrounding communities.

If you’d like to talk about companionship for yourself or a loved one, please get in touch – we’re always happy to chat through the options and see how we can help.

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