Companionship care
We carefully match Care Professionals with clients to ensure a meaningful bond is created.
Companionship Care in Croydon & Dulwich
Relationship-led and supportive Companionship Care in Croydon & Dulwich from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
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The Croydon & Dulwich Companionship Care team, here to help every step of the way
Our companionship care in and around Croydon and Dulwich brings warmth to everyday life, with Care Professionals who feel more like friends than carers. We believe real companionship takes time, which is why our visits are never less than an hour. Every Care Professional is carefully chosen not just for their experience, but for their natural ability to connect with older people. They’re all fully employed by us, thoroughly trained, and share our belief that it’s the little moments – a shared cup of tea, a favourite story, or simply being there to listen – that make the biggest difference to someone’s day.
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We believe companionship should feel natural, which is why our Care Professionals don’t wear uniforms – it’s more like being visited by a trusted friend than a carer. This makes a real difference when enjoying activities together, whether that’s popping to Crystal Palace Park, an outing to the Museum of Croydon, sharing a hobby at home, or visiting a local coffee shop. We focus on doing things with our clients rather than for them, which helps maintain independence and confidence. Having regular, familiar faces means we get to know our clients well and can spot early signs if something isn’t quite right.
What we do to care for your loved ones
We offer two types of home care: hourly care, where we visit at set times, or live-in care, where a carer resides in the home. Both are overseen by our care management team and delivered by compassionate Care Professionals. Each care package is made up of a unique mix of services to meet your needs.
Home help & meal prep
Keeping the home environment clean, safe, and nourishing with home-cooked meals.Personal care
Assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, always respecting the dignity of your loved one.Mobility support
Helping your loved one move around their home safely, including transfers and positioning.Health appointment management
We support you to attend those important health appointments.Community engagement
We enable you to continue to do the things you enjoy, be it a visit to the garden centre or your local art group.Transportation
Assistance getting you from A to B, whether it be to go visit a friend or help with your shopping.Medication management
Ensuring medicines are taken correctly and on time, supporting overall health.
Home Instead provide first class care. My care professionals are patient, kind and very reliable. I am very happy with the service they provide.
Paul, Client
As I got older, I realised that this service had made me happy in my own home.
Elisie, Client
Tailored Companionship Care in Croydon & Dulwich
A client recently shared on homecare.co.uk: “I find the help I get is supportive and excellent. I love that the ladies come from all over. I say ‘The world comes to me’.” Another client told us: “My helper comes each morning… She is friendly and we can joke and laugh together.” These genuine reviews show how our approach creates natural friendships while providing reliable support. One family member noted how we matched their relative with someone who shared their cultural background, making conversations flow easily and care feel more personal.
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Our team, led by Bhavin Patel and Care Manager Isurumuni, carefully matches clients with Care Professionals who share similar interests and personalities. Every Care Professional completes comprehensive training, including our City & Guilds accredited dementia programme, helping them support clients with changing needs. Our local office team is always available to adjust visit schedules, answer questions, or provide advice as care needs change – we’re here to support both clients and their families.
Additional support and activities in Croydon & Dulwich
You’ll often find us getting involved with local community groups and events across Croydon and Dulwich. We work closely with Parkinson’s UK and the Croydon Dementia Action Alliance, helping our clients stay connected to local activities. Our Care Professionals know the area well and often suggest enjoyable outings, from local coffee mornings to community groups. This local knowledge helps us create meaningful experiences for our clients while keeping them actively involved in community life.
FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the Croydon & Dulwich team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Addiscombe, South Norwood, New Addington, Penge, Purley, Anerley, Honor Oak, East Dulwich, Selsdon, Perry Vale, Beddington, Selhurst, Sanderstead, Forestdale, Hamsey Green, Addington, Forest Hill, Shirley, Sydenham, Croydon, Waddon, Broad Green, Crystal Palace, Wood Side, Monks Orchard, Beddington Corner
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
CR9 0, CR8 3, CR2 9, SE26 6, CR8 1, SE22 9, CR0 0, SE25 6, CR0 3, CR0 8, SE20 8, CR0 9, SE23 3, SE25 5, CR0 6, SE23 1, SE23 2, SE26 5, SE22 0, SE19 2, CR0 2, CR2 8, CR2 0, CR2 7, CR2 6, SE22 8, CR0 1, SE26 4, CR0 7, SE25 4, SE20 7, CR8 2, CR0 4, CR0 5
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead Croydon & Dulwich a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Croydon & Dulwich is one of 250 locally owned offices that collectively form Home Instead UK. Together, we care for 16,000 clients, delivering one million hours of home care each month. This unique combination of community-focused local offices and the resources of a national network enables us to provide personalised, relationship-led care while leading research and innovation that is transforming the experience of aging. Our services include companionship care, personal care, specialist care (including dementia, palliative, and Parkinson’s), and live-in care.
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - What is the difference between companionship and personal care?
Companionship care focuses on a clients social needs and daily tasks at home whereas personal care is support with daily living such as bathing or dressing.
- What does a companion do?
Primarily our Care Professionals are there to listen and interact with our clients, providing them with a trusted, friendly face that can ease the feelings of isolation and loneliness you or your loved one may feel.
- When should I or my loved one consider companionship care?
Older adults living alone won’t always need companionship care, it is often most beneficial for individuals who require more social interaction or feel isolated from friends and family.
- How often should I have companionship calls at home?
When you or your loved one need different care and support such as personal care, we will meet with you to ensure you get the support that you need from your Care Professional.
Reach out and talk to the Croydon & Dulwich team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Croydon & Dulwich team. If you would like more information about our high quality Companionship Care service, please call us on 0208 033 0014, or fill out the form below.
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