Companionship care
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Companionship Care in Wigan
Relationship-led and supportive Companionship Care in Wigan from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
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The Wigan Companionship Care team, here to help every step of the way
Companionship care at home in Wigan offers a bespoke befriending service for older adults in the comfort of their home. Our caregivers provide companionship in areas like Standish, Kitt Green and Ince-in-Makerfield, offering a personalised experience that ensures older adults in Wigan have access to emotional support, and their families can rest assured their loved one has attentive care.
Older adults in Wigan can always rely on our trusted Care Professionals, each matched based on personality and interests. Whether a few hours a week or a more regular arrangement, our companionship service means a familiar, friendly face is around to help them stay active, maintain a healthy lifestyle, socialise, build confidence, and more.
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Companionship care can be arranged alongside other home care requirements, or as a standalone service. Our Wigan HQ team will match your loved one with a Care Professional they feel comfortable with, and design a schedule with their needs in mind, such as a regular chat over a cup of tea, a weekly trip to their place of worship, ad-hoc help getting to doctor’s appointments, or any of their preferred activities.
According to Age UK, 1.4 million older people in the UK are thought to suffer from loneliness, so if you feel this could be affecting the mental health of your loved one, our dedicated Wigan Care Professionals can provide highly tailored support and companionship, giving you peace of mind that your loved one is being looked after.
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.
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
A little message on behalf of me and all my family for the compassionate and amazing care that was provided to my grandad. Although you only cared for him for a short while before he passed, we are all truly thankful for the way my grandad was cared for. Thankyou again… all the carers who attended to him were true stars in our eyes.
Vicky, Client's Family
Please extend my thanks and gratitude to the Home Instead team who were so helpful this week when Mum was unexpectedly admitted to hospital- I was so impressed by the dedication and professionalism of everyone who helped me during my visit. I really felt that Mum was in excellent hands
Diane, Client's Family
Tailored Companionship Care in Wigan
Almost 20% of Wigan is aged 65+, and it is common for older adults to struggle getting out and about independently. Companionship care offers an opportunity for local exploration with a carer who is familiar with the area, such as:
Meeting friends for lunch at The Swan and Railway Hotel
Attending events at Ince Community Centre or others around Wigan
Socialising at the weekly Soup & Sandwich meetup at Shevington Methodist Church
Trying out activities like Age UK’s Silver Choir or craft classes at Everyday Wigan
Taking a supported walk through Mesnes Park
By organising transport, helping to plan outings, or arranging home visitors, our companionship service offers older adults a bridge to the local Wigan community.
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Get in touch Trusted Companionship Care from experienced home care professionals in Wigan
Our Care Professionals in Wigan are carefully matched based on interests, values and personality, and always ensure clients feel supported in every way. From Client Coordinator Natalie who manages visits and schedules weekly rotas, to Office Administrator Louise who enjoys getting to know each and every client, the Wigan team is committed to making sure older adults are in safe hands, and proudly hold a rating of 9.8 out of 10 on Homecare.co.uk (as of Nov 2024).
“Home Instead are excellent with the care and support they provide. The carers take time to do all the necessary talks and are really friendly. Mum looks forward to the twice-daily visits. Would recommend it to anyone.”
– Home Instead client, via Homecare.co.uk
Additional support and activities in Wigan
Almost 20% of Wigan is aged over 65, so our service is designed to help families manage long-term care needs while providing well-rounded emotional and social support. You can count on our Care Professionals to be a listening ear for your loved one, and to keep them connected to the goings on in their local area, empowering them to make use of the many resources available in Wigan, from health and wellness activities at the Wigan Life Centre to fresh air in the community garden at Robin Park, and more.
With flexible support that can be adapted over time, and an excellent relationship with local organisations like Age UK Wigan and the Leigh Carers Centre, we can help older adults to stay active, positive, and connected to their community.
FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the Wigan team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Wigan, Hindley, Standish, Ince-in-Makerfield, Pemberton, Winstanley, Billinge, Hindley Green, Kitt Green, Aspull, Shevington, Orrell Post, Orrell, Gidlow, Marus Bridge, New Springs, Garswood, Spring View, Higher End, Lamberhead Green, Standish Lower Ground, Spring Bank, Poolstock, Bickershaw, Worsley Mesnes, Swinley, Laithwaite, Shevington Moor, Whelley, Downall Green, Springfield, Worthington, Bryn, Bottling Wood, Norley, Tontine, Scholes, Crooke, Pennington Green, Haigh, Beech Hill, Newtown, Marylebone, Hawkley, Gathurst, Red Rock, Highfield, Thornhill, Goose Green, Marsh Green, Longshaw, Leyland Green, Longshoot, Wallgate, Low Green, Whitley, Aspull Moor, Far Moor, The Bell, Chadwick Green, Tithe Barn Hillock, Castle Hill, Higher Ince
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
WN2 3, WN6 7, WN1 1, WN5 8, WN2 1, WN5 0, WN3 6, WN6 0, WN1 3, WN5 7, WN3 5, WN4 0, WN2 4, WN3 4, WN6 8, WN2 2, WN5 9, WN1 2
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead Wigan a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Wigan 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 Wigan team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Wigan team. If you would like to hear what clients say about us please take a peek at our Home Care verified reviews. If you would like more information about our high quality Companionship Care service, please call us on 01942 363414, or fill out the form below.
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