Can visits include trips out?

Absolutely. Trips to the shops, a garden centre, a cafe or a place of worship are some of the most popular parts of companionship visits.

Can this be a stepping stone to more support?

Yes, and gently. If needs change, we can add home care or personal care gradually, usually with the same familiar faces, so nothing feels like a big leap.

How do you match companions?

We take time to learn about personality, interests and routine, then introduce a companion we believe will genuinely click. If it is not the right match, we will change it.

Companionship and Daily Living Support

Name: Abbeys Care Support & Training Ltd
Address: 415 High Street, Stratford, London, E15 4OZ, GB
Telephone: 07378 105422

Friendly faces and practical help that make everyday life easier, brighter and less lonely.

Find the Right Support

Abbeys Care companion in purple branded uniform enjoying a park walk with an elderly gentleman in East London

Practical Help With a Friendly Face

Companionship visits blend useful help with genuine human connection. Our carers can help with:

Shopping and errands from the weekly shop to posting letters

Meal preparation and sharing a cuppa and a chat while it cooks

Cleaning and laundry to keep the home fresh and comfortable

Trips out and social activities to clubs, cafes, parks and places of worship

Accompanied appointments with the GP, dentist, optician or hairdresser

A regular friendly visit that becomes the highlight of the week

Because Loneliness Affects Health Too

For many older people, days can pass without a single conversation. A regular companionship visit changes that. It brings routine, laughter and something to look forward to, and it gives families reassurance that someone trusted is looking in, noticing the little things and keeping them in the loop.

Our companions are matched carefully. Shared interests, a similar sense of humour and the right personality matter just as much as practical skills.

Abbeys Care companion in branded purple uniform baking fairy cakes with an elderly lady during a daily living support visit in Stratford

From One Visit a Week to Every Day

Companionship works around your life. Some clients enjoy a single weekly visit for shopping and a chat. Others have daily support that keeps the whole household running smoothly. Visits can grow gently over time, and because our companions come from the same team as our carers, moving to more support later feels natural, with faces you already know.

See how our Home Care can build on companionship

Abbeys Care companion in purple branded uniform helping an elderly lady choose fresh fruit at a street market in Newham

Companionship Questions Answered

Yes, completely. Many of our companionship clients are independent and simply want practical help and friendly company. There is no need for any personal care to be involved.

Arrange a Friendly Visit

Call us on 07378 105422 or send an enquiry below. A caring member of our team will be in touch.

07378 105422

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

For a medical emergency, call 999.