Companionship care
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Companionship Care in Hammersmith and Chiswick
Relationship-led and supportive Companionship Care in Hammersmith and Chiswick from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
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Highest regulatory ratingsCare for 18,000+ older peopleRecommended by 95% of our clients 10,000 trained Care ProfessionalsHomecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10
Highest regulatory ratingsCare for 18,000+ older peopleRecommended by 95% of our clients 10,000 trained Care ProfessionalsHomecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10
The Hammersmith and Chiswick Companionship Care team, here to help every step of the way
Loneliness doesn’t always come from being alone, it often stems from a lack of connection. At Home Instead Hammersmith & Chiswick, we know that meaningful interaction can transform a person’s day, and even their health. That’s why we’ve built a companionship care service that’s as thoughtful as it is uplifting. Whether it’s a daily visit or a weekly check-in, our Care Professionals are matched not just for experience, but for personality and shared interests. With a minimum one-hour visit and no uniforms, support feels more like catching up with an old friend than receiving formal care.
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Our companionship care is tailored to the individual, always. Some clients enjoy gentle conversation over coffee, while others might want help getting back out into the community. We’ve supported clients to take part in art therapy sessions, visit their old haunts in Hammersmith & Chiswick, or simply rediscover the joy of music and conversation. It’s about confidence, stimulation, and being seen, not just cared for. Many clients tell us they feel more themselves again, thanks to the warmth and familiarity of a regular, friendly presence who knows just how to lift their mood.
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.
As soon as we met Julie from Home Instead, we were so relieved and since then, I feel so much lighter knowing mum is ok. We met with Julie and she took her time getting to know mum so she could match her well with a carer and then she brought her to meet us and we could not be happier.
They do what they say they will do when they say they will. Communication is excellent, and we feel very much that we are checked in on and looked after. I really recommend the Hammersmith team – they step in at what is a difficult and stressful time caring for our loved ones and handle everything with support and kindness for which I am very grateful.
Angela
I first contacted Home Instead (Hammersmith and Chiswick) in February 2024 due, sadly, to my mother’s descent into dementia. I can say without equivocation that all of the people at Home Instead from office to Carers have been, without exception, wonderful.
Carers are excellent; always prompt and just so nice. It isn’t easy looking after someone with dementia but they do so with such caring without being ‘patronising’.
Office based staff are brilliant – they liaise with the Doctor which is a huge help. And whenever I need extra care at short notice they are always on hand to help.
Am so, so glad I found them (through a recommendation from a family friend).
Chris S.
The Home Instead carers are wonderful: kind, caring, empathetic and completely reliable. With their help my elderly sister has regained confidence and manages to live independently again.
Marion B.
Tailored Companionship Care in Hammersmith and Chiswick
Our companionship care is often the part of a client’s day that brings the most joy with a familiar face, shared conversation, and a sense of normality. Helen, a client, put it simply in her review: “They are like my family.” Angela, a daughter of another client, praised the way our Care Professionals fit in so naturally, saying: “They have excellent communication with my dad and he had all kinds of support from the carers and they are there to suit his specific needs.” These relationships aren’t just helpful, they’re transformative, offering comfort and emotional wellbeing as much as practical support.
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Our local team includes medically trained managers and professionals with deep roots in the community. That knowledge means we can spot the small changes others might miss, like signs of social withdrawal, early memory issues, or mood shifts. All our Care Professionals receive specialist training in emotional wellbeing, dementia awareness, and communication, and many complete additional workshops to continuously develop their skills. Regular check-ins and ongoing training ensure our team delivers not just good conversation, but meaningful companionship that supports overall wellbeing.
Additional support and activities in Hammersmith and Chiswick
We’re proud to be a visible and active part of life in Hammersmith & Chiswick. From hosting exercise classes and wellbeing workshops to helping clients attend local fairs and community events, we believe companionship starts with inclusion. We also support clients to re-engage with hobbies, attend clubs, or even just get back to a favourite café or social club. Our virtual events and in-person activities are open to both clients and the public, because we know that feeling connected can be just as important as any care task. With us, companionship means being part of life again.
FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the Hammersmith and Chiswick team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Fulham, Shepherd's Bush, West Kensington, Chiswick, Grove Park, Hammersmith, Acton, Brook Green, Parson's Green, Ealing, Baron's Court
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
W6 7, W6 8, W12 6, W4 3, W6 0, W14 0, W5 1, W6 9, W5 2, W3 8, W3 0, W4 4, W14 9, W12 9, W6 6, W4 1, W4 5, SW6 5, W3 9, SW6 7, W5 3, W4 2, W3 7, SW6 6, W12 8, SW6 4, W3 6, SW6 3
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead Hammersmith and Chiswick a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Hammersmith and Chiswick 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 Hammersmith and Chiswick team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Hammersmith and Chiswick team. If you would like more information about our high quality Companionship Care service, please call us on 0208 746 1213, or fill out the form below.
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