Home Instead Sutton’s Guide to Companionship Care
According to Age UK, more than two million people over the age of 75 live alone in the UK, and for over 3,200 older residents in Sutton, loneliness is a daily reality. It’s a hidden crisis that affects not just individuals but entire families, who are worried about their loved ones’ well-being.
At Home Instead Sutton, we believe that nobody should ever feel alone. That’s why our Companionship Care focuses on one of life’s most powerful forms of support: human connection. It’s more than just ‘popping in’; it’s about building meaningful relationships that bring comfort and joy back into everyday life.
What is Companionship Care?
Our Companionship Care service offers so much more than practical support. It involves spending quality time with our clients, such as talking, sharing activities, enjoying a cup of tea together, or getting out into the community.
It can include:
- Going for a walk or attending a local event
- Playing board games, doing puzzles, or reading aloud
- Support with light housework or shopping trips
- Or simply offering company and a listening ear
To learn more about how our community engagement helps our clients, visit our blog.
Connection That Transforms: The Benefits of Companionship
Loneliness doesn’t just feel unpleasant—it can impact our mental and physical health, too. As highlighted by the NHS, loneliness can increase the risk of cognitive decline, heart disease, and depression. But companionship care could be the antidote. Even brief moments of connection can help boost mood, improve confidence, and restore a sense of purpose.
For many families, Companionship Care is also the perfect way to start their home care journey. It introduces support gradually, so your loved ones become comfortable with having someone in their home, often before personal care or more involved help is needed.
Why Families Choose Home Instead Sutton
At Home Instead Sutton, we’ve seen firsthand how this kind of connection can have a lasting impact. And for us, it’s not just what we do; it’s how we do it that makes all the difference.
our care is consistently rated Outstanding by the CQC, and our 9.9 rating on homecare.co.uk reflects the kind words of families who trust us to care for the people they love. As one family recently shared:
“Home Instead Sutton have been excellent in the care and attention they have given my mum. They always go the extra mile to make sure her needs are met and she looks forward to the days when the carers come.”
What sets us apart is how we build relationships from the very start. We take the time to get to know your loved one before care begins, understanding who they are and the kind of person they’d feel most at ease with. Our client–Care Professional matching is thoughtful, looking for the small things that help meaningful friendships grow. As we shared in our ‘Building Caring Bonds’ blog, “it’s not just about tasks—it’s about trust.”
With continuity, consistency, and care plans shaped around the person, companionship becomes something our clients look forward to, not just something they need.
