Companionship Care in Tyne & Wear

Our companionship care is about promoting independence, offering one-hour minimum visits tailored to support clients in a way that feels friendly – just like family visiting. Whether it’s sharing a cuppa at home, catching up in the town together, or support getting to a local garden centre to see friends, our Care Professionals blend into everyday life – without uniforms, so it feels less like a typical care service and more like a friend accompanying. All backed by our CQC Good rating, our 9.9 rating on homecare.co.uk and recognition as a Top 20 home care provider in the North East.

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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

Why Home Instead?

Companionship that's tailored to you

Strong bonds build successful companionships, so we match our Care Professionals based on more than just skills, considering their personality and interests to help create a genuine connection from day one.

20 years of trusted experience

We exceed UK regulatory standards, rank highly on Homecare.co.uk, and our qualified Care Professionals are trained to the highest standard so you can have complete peace of mind.

Compatible company at home

No pressure. No forced friendships. We'll guide you through every step of the setup process at your pace, with transparent pricing from day one,

Flexible, adaptive and personalised support

Whether it's a few hours of company a week, or live-in companionship to manage loneliness, we can fit comfortably into your life in whatever way works best for you.

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Home care in Tyne & Wear

Home care in Tyne & Wear supports people to live independently and comfortably in the place they know best - home. Enter postcode of the person to find your nearest office and local care team.

  • Durham

    We provide award winning care in Washington , Durham , Chester-le-Street , Hetton-le-Hole , Houghton-le-Spring and the surrounding areas

  • Newcastle upon Tyne

    We provide award winning care in Newcastle upon Tyne , Fenham , Walker , Jesmond , Killingworth and the surrounding areas

  • Tyne Valley

    We provide award winning care in Whickham , Blaydon on Tyne , Hexham , Prudhoe , Lemington and the surrounding areas

  • South East Northumberland

    We provide award winning care in Dudley , Blyth , Cramlington , Bedlington , Morpeth and the surrounding areas

  • North Tyneside

    We provide award winning care in Tynemouth, Wallsend, Whitley Bay, North Shields, Howdon and the surrounding areas

  • Washington
  • Durham
  • Chester-le-Street
  • Hetton-le-Hole
  • Houghton-le-Spring
  • Daisy Hill
  • Fence Houses
  • Portobello
  • Sacriston
  • Pelton
  • Barley Mow
  • Belmont
  • Great Lumley
  • Sunniside
  • Framwellgate Moor
  • Oxclose
  • New Herrington
  • Witton Gilbert
  • West Rainton
  • Neville's Cross
  • Newbottle
  • Bournmoor
  • Waldridge
  • Pity Me
  • Carrville
  • Brasside
  • West Herrington
  • East Rainton
  • Nettlesworth
  • Crossgate Moor
  • High Shincliffe
  • Grange Villa
  • Edmondsley
  • Ouston
  • Newfield
  • High Handenhold
  • Shincliffe
  • Chester Moor
  • Holmside
  • Pelton Fell
  • Newton Hall
  • Plawsworth
  • Sherburn House
  • Vigo
  • North Side
  • Old Cassop
  • Houghall
  • Castle Dene
  • Mount Pleasant
  • Plawsworth Gate
  • New Town
  • Birtley
  • Burnside
  • Waldridge Park
  • Pelton Lane Ends
  • Grasswell
  • Houghtonside
  • Elvet
  • Claypath
  • Coptleigh
  • Gilesgate
  • Aykley Heads
  • Dairy Lane Estate
  • High Dubmire
  • Woodstone Village
  • Chilton Moor
  • Kimblesworth
  • Perkinsville
  • Urpeth
  • Whitwell Grange
  • Lumley Thicks
  • Lambton
  • New Penshaw
  • Leamside
  • Byers Garth
  • Blackhouse
  • Old Durham
  • Warden Law
  • Co. Durham
  • Gosforth
  • Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Fenham
  • Walker/Byker
  • Kingston Park
  • Great Park
  • killingworth
  • Jesmond
  • Forest Hall
  • Kenton/Coxlodge
  • Whickham
  • Blaydon on Tyne
  • Hexham
  • Prudhoe
  • Lemington
  • Westerhope
  • Throckley
  • Crawcrook
  • Swalwell
  • Corbridge
  • Stocksfield
  • Wylam
  • Blaydon Burn
  • Warden
  • West Wylam
  • Newburn
  • Walbottle
  • Ovingham
  • Acomb
  • Riding Mill
  • Horsley
  • Stamfordham
  • Healey
  • Humshaugh
  • Clara Vale
  • Wall
  • Halton
  • Dilston
  • Dunston
  • Juniper
  • Hedley on the Hill
  • Chollerford
  • Sandhoe
  • Callerton
  • West Mickley
  • Fenwick
  • Ryton
  • Ovington
  • Broomley
  • Colwell
  • Low Brunton
  • Bywell
  • Woodside
  • Walwick
  • Eachwick
  • High Mickley
  • Coalburns
  • Anick
  • Mickley
  • Greenside
  • Heugh
  • Chollerton
  • Oakwood
  • Dalton
  • Harlow Hill
  • Aydon
  • Newton
  • Dunston Hill
  • Stella
  • Blucher
  • Heddon on the Wall
  • Dilston Newtown
  • Apperley Dene
  • Lowgate
  • Stargate
  • Crookhill
  • Broomhaugh
  • Beauclerec
  • Teppermoor
  • Thornbrough
  • Dukesfield
  • Stocksfield Hall
  • High Brunton
  • Hindley Hall
  • Northumberland
  • Dudley
  • Blyth
  • Cramlington
  • Bedlington
  • Morpeth
  • Prestwick
  • Ponteland
  • Wideopen
  • Stakeford
  • Cowpen
  • Bedlington Station
  • Darras Hall
  • Hirst
  • Pegswood
  • North Seaton
  • Seghill
  • Widdrington
  • Linton
  • Ellington
  • Lynemouth
  • South Newsham
  • Loansdean
  • New Delaval
  • Coalburn
  • Lancaster Park
  • East Hartford
  • Bebside
  • Choppington
  • Stobhill Manor
  • Stannington
  • Hepscott
  • Cambois
  • Nedderton
  • Milbourne
  • Longhirst
  • Ulgham
  • East Sleekburn
  • Cresswell
  • Whalton
  • Matfen
  • Medburn
  • Mitford
  • Stobswood
  • East Cramlington
  • Bomarsund
  • Ogle
  • Meldon
  • Hartford Bridge
  • Tranwell
  • North Blyth
  • Bolam
  • Belsay
  • High Callerton
  • Ingoe
  • Fenrother
  • Throphill
  • Shotton
  • Berwick Hill
  • Hebron
  • Tritlington
  • Bothal
  • Hepscott Park
  • Woodhorn
  • Molesden
  • Causey Park Bridge
  • Earsdon
  • Dinnington
  • Harnham
  • Clifton
  • Pigdon
  • Newsham
  • Waterloo
  • Brenkley
  • West Chevington
  • Crofton
  • Burradon
  • Ryal
  • Kirkhill
  • Ashington
  • High Stanners
  • Stobhill
  • Fordley
  • Seaton Burn
  • Brunswick Village
  • Glororum
  • Stannington Station
  • Hazlerigg Village
  • Longhirst Colliery
  • Widdrington Station
  • Red Row
  • Scotland Gate
  • St Mary's Park
  • West Sleekburn
  • Guide Post
  • Newbiggin by the Sea
  • Annitsford
  • Chevington Moor
  • Middle Farm
  • Druridge
  • Tranwell Woods
  • West Duddo
  • West End Farm Cottages
  • Middle Duddo
  • Collingwood Cottages
  • Shilvington
  • Ulgham Grange
  • Helm
  • Causey Park
  • East Forest
  • Earsdon Moor
  • Espley Hall
  • Low Espley
  • Shield Green
  • Low Highlaws
  • Fenrother Lane
  • Heron's Close
  • Twizell
  • Horton Grange Farm
  • Tynemouth
  • Wallsend
  • Whitley Bay
  • North Shields
  • Howdon
  • Monkseaton
  • Seaton Delaval
  • Shiremoor
  • Meadow Well
  • Backworth
  • Seaton Sluice
  • Cullercoats
  • New Hartley
  • Percy Main
  • Chirton
  • New York
  • Holywell
  • Holystone
  • Preston
  • Old Hartley
  • Wellfield
  • South Wellfield
  • Tynemouth
  • North Shields

Trusted, Personalised Home Care in Tyne & Wear

What sets our companionship care in Tyne Valley apart is our commitment to doing things with clients, not just for them, promoting confidence and greater independence. Our office team in Hexham manages everything locally, so whether clients have a few hours a week or more, families know they have flexible, reliable support. This approach helps people stay independent at home for longer, with care that evolves smoothly if needs change.

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Our Care Starts With Connection

Our companionship care helps maintain routine, familiarity, and joy in daily life, from shared activities at home to outings around Tyne Valley. For example, a trip to Bunter’s Coffee Shop or a walk through Prudhoe Riverside Park can provide both stimulation and a comforting sense of normalcy. These small, thoughtful activities make a difference, keeping clients connected to the community they’ve known and loved for years.

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Our Home Care Services

We're ready to help you make an informed, confident choice for your loved one, with bespoke and easily-adapted packages designed around their needs.

  • Hourly Home Care

    Hourly Home Care

    When your loved one begins to need more frequent support, our flexible home care solutions help them stay safe and independent at home. We don't take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we personalise your experience with responsive, attentive, and genuinely compassionate care, so you can feel reassured they are in capable hands.

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  • Respite Home Care

    Respite Home Care

    We understand how overwhelming it can be to leave your loved one if they live with a condition like dementia, arthritis, or diabetes. Our highly experienced Care Professionals are matched based on their specialist knowledge and expertise, so you can feel content knowing your loved one's health conditions are carefully monitored and managed.

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  • Overnight Home Care

    Overnight Home Care

    We are proud to be the benchmark for exceptional care, so all of our qualified Care Professionals receive training that goes above and beyond the industry standard. When it comes to complex health conditions, you can rest assured that your loved one's safety and wellbeing is always a top priority.

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  • Live-in Home Care

    Live-in Home Care

    Our live-in care provides round-the-clock support and offers a welcome alternative to residential care, empowering your loved one to remain independent in the environment they know. With person-centred care from someone they recognise, older individuals can benefit from familiarity, friendship, and a consistent care plan.

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Thanks again for the great care you all are giving Mum, from someone so reluctant to accept care now looks forward daily to her Care Professionals. BIG achievement!

Janet, Client's Family

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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

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As I got older, I realised that this service had made me happy in my own home.

Elisie, Client

Our Tyne & Wear Team is With You Through Every Step

Our Care Professionals are fully employed and trained to support wellbeing and independence in the most respectful way possible. Each team member receives ongoing training in mobility support, wellbeing checks, and companionship, making them well-prepared for everything from friendly visits to assisting with more complex needs. The warmth and commitment our team brings to every visit is why families trust us to be there for their loved ones, as both companions and support. We’re proud to be active in Tyne Valley’s community. This community focus enables us to provide well-rounded care and signpost clients and families to additional resources. To read more about our community involvement, visit our blog.

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Award-winning service you can trust

  • Leaders in Care Award
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We deliver tailored home care to the Tyne & Wear community to nurture wellbeing and independence.

We adapt our services to fit your life, delivering compassionate, consistent, and attentive care, enabling you to thrive in your home and community.

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Our home help services in Tyne & Wear provide compassionate assistance with daily tasks, ensuring comfort and independence for your loved ones.

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Our dementia care in Tyne & Wear is designed by experts and is City & Guilds Assured, so you know your loved one is receiving only the very best care. Our Care Professionals focus on creating an environment that's calm and consistent, while maintaining dignity and familiar routines to reduce confusion and keep clients comfortable.

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Having someone stay in your home to provide care can feel daunting, but our live-in care solutions help to bring older adults more independence and enjoy a greater sense of wellbeing. If you value the peace of mind that comes with knowing there is always someone nearby, live-in care in Tyne & Wear could be an excellent alternative to a care home.

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The right support is crucial when managing pain and end-of-life care. Our palliative care focuses on dignity and enables your loved one to remain in the place they feel happiest. We provide considerate palliative care in Tyne & Wear, so you can spend more meaningful moments together while we carefully manage their pain and comfort.

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Taking a break from caring can feel impossible if your loved one is lonely or has challenging health conditions, but our respite care in Tyne & Wear is designed to step in with dependable care at any time. Whether you're recharging your batteries or managing other commitments, our Care Professionals can provide reliable support, so you can take time to yourself without disrupting routines.

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Discover personalised, flexible personal care for older adults in Tyne & Wear, from compassionate Care Professionals focused on encouraging independence.

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Discover personalised, flexible overnight care for older adults in Tyne & Wear, from compassionate Care Professionals focused on encouraging independence.

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Discover personalised, flexible overnight care for older adults in Tyne & Wear, from compassionate Care Professionals focused on encouraging independence.

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We adapt our services to fit your life, delivering compassionate, consistent, and attentive care, enabling you to thrive in your home and community.

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