Companionship Care in Welwyn & Hatfield
Relationship-led and supportive Companionship Care in Welwyn & Hatfield from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.6
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.6
The Welwyn & Hatfield Companionship Care team, here to help every step of the way
For many people in Welwyn & Hatfield, staying socially connected is really important. Home Instead’s Companionship Care is a great option, especially since loneliness can take a toll on our well-being. Research indicates that social isolation is quite common in our area and can increase the risk of depression.
The caring professionals at Home Instead do more than just keep someone company; they engage in fun activities, organize outings, and enjoy meaningful conversations. This personalized support helps people feel joyful and connected to their communities, truly reflecting the lively spirit of Hertfordshire.
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Why Companionship Care may be right for you
At Home Instead, we believe in building real connections instead of just providing supervision. Our local teams work hard to pair clients with caring professionals who share similar interests and personalities, helping to create genuine friendships. This personal touch encourages interaction and can help ease feelings of loneliness, which affect about 40% of men and 42.4% of women in Hertfordshire. Ultimately, our goal is to bring joy and purpose to daily life while clients stay comfortable in their own homes.
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 of a unique mix services to meet your needs.
Companionship care
We carefully match Care Professionals with clients to ensure a meaningful bond is created.
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.
We, the family, live approximately four hours away so it was very important to us that the service provided gives us the reassurance of my aunt not only being looked after but also allowing her to live at home for as long as possible.Vivanne D
My dad is fiercely independent and persuading him to let someone into his home in the first place was not easy, but the professionalism of all the carers swiftly overcame that.Marian H
We are very pleased with Home Instead Welwyn & Hatfield and cannot praise them highly enough. My mother enjoys her daily visits and we know that she is in good hands. Thank you very much!Lesley M
I was contacted immediately if there were any concerns as to my mother and they took the initiative to contact the doctor and district nurse when necessary. I can totally recommend Home Instead Welwyn & Hatfield. They always go the extra mile for which I thank them.Roberta D
I highly recommend Home Instead Welwyn & Hatfield for the fantastic care they gave Mum. They saw Mum as a person and took time to get to know her. As her family, we were always kept fully informed. Yes a totally first class experience for Mum and us!Jude G
Thank you so much for the excellent care and attention I received from you all, but of course especially from Tina & Meg – Both of whom were caring, efficient and great! You have all helped me to recover and progress towards full health – Thank you xJennifer W
Tailored Companionship Care in Welwyn & Hatfield
Companionship care is really important for fighting loneliness. A care professional can provide friendly conversation and even join someone in Hatfield for a nice walk around Hatfield House or to a nearby community group. It’s all about creating real connections at home. For example, Mrs. Jones, who lives in Welwyn Garden City, and loves gardening, now has a companion who takes her to the local garden center. This keeps her involved and helps her enjoy her community while living comfortably at home.
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Trusted Companionship Care from experienced home care professionals in Welwyn & Hatfield
Our Companionship Care team puts a lot of energy into their training. They really focus on engaging with people, getting to know their interests, and helping to reduce loneliness, which is a real issue in Hertfordshire. We take the time to pair clients with caregivers who share similar hobbies, so every visit is meaningful and fun. We’re proud to offer this kind of care that genuinely brightens lives in Welwyn and Hatfield.
Additional support and activities in Welwyn & Hatfield
Our care team helps connect older adults with local activities. We organize “Tea & Talk” sessions and encourage them to join nearby social clubs for seniors. They can also take advantage of reading groups at local libraries, visit community cafés in places like St Albans, or get involved with U3A branches. Our companionship caregivers accompany clients to these events, making sure they can enjoy walks in parks, participate in hobby groups, and have meaningful chats with others in their beloved Hertfordshire community.
FAQs
Which towns and postcodes do the Welwyn & Hatfield team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Welwyn Garden City, Borehamwood, Potters Bar, Panshanger, South Hatfield, Ellenbrook, Brookmans Park, Welwyn, Shenley, Oaklands, Peartree, Haldens, Welham Green, Oxlease, Birchwood, Hatfield Garden Village, Elstree, Stanborough, Digswell, Burnham Green, South Mimms, Tewin, Essendon, Swanley Bar, Hatfield, Lemsford, Water End, Ayot Green, Roe Green, Little Heath, Mill Green, Ayot St Peter, Ridge, Hall Grove, Hatfield Hyde, Handside, Old Hatfield, The Ryde, Knightsfield, Salisbury Village, Bell Bar, Ayot St. Lawrence, Well End, Pottersheath, Ayot Little Green, Tewin Wood
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
AL7 2, AL8 6, WD7 9, EN6 1, AL7 3, AL10 8, AL9 7, AL9 6, AL10 0, AL7 4, EN6 3, WD6 1, WD6 5, AL6 9, WD6 4, WD6 2, EN6 2, WD6 3, AL8 7, AL6 0, AL7 1, AL9 5, AL10 9
Is Home Instead Welwyn & Hatfield a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Welwyn & Hatfield 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.
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 Welwyn & Hatfield team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Welwyn & Hatfield team. If you would like more information about our high quality Companionship Care service, please call us on 01707240650, or fill out the form below.
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