Companionship care
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Companionship Care in York
Relationship-led and supportive Companionship Care in York 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 York Companionship Care team, here to help every step of the way
At Home Instead York, we understand that companionship is a crucial part of quality care. As we age, the challenges of isolation and loneliness can greatly affect our emotional and physical well-being. That’s why our companionship care services go beyond just providing assistance—they offer genuine friendship and support. Our care professionals build meaningful relationships with clients through engaging conversations, fun activities, and consistent companionship, all of which enhance their overall quality of life.
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Get in touch Why Companionship Care may be right for you
Whether it’s a leisurely walk around York, a shopping trip to Dean’s Garden Centre, or a weekly outing to the Wetherby Whaler, our services are designed to keep you connected and engaged with the world around you. Our team has their own transport, so whether it’s a day at the seaside, exploring a national park, or a special shopping excursion, we’ve got you covered. We also encourage participation in local social activities, such as our much-loved “Chatty Mondays” at York Theatre. With our Care Professionals blending seamlessly into your routine—no uniforms, just friendly smiles—it feels like spending quality time with a friend or family member.
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.
Home Instead were recommended to us and we have found the care provided by them to be first class. My mum has dementia and all the carers treat her with respect and are very professional. Mum would not have been able to stay in her own home for as long as she has without this support. Many thanks to all the team.
Jane
After only a few weeks with us, Debbie has already gone above and beyond in caring for my mother. There is such a high level of concern for mum’s well-being. She has become more like a friend than a paid employee.
Wendy
Your caregivers are in a class of their own, with their friendliness, initiative and flexibility and together you have given us great peace of mind.
Sue
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Get in touch FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the York team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
York, Haxby, Heworth, Holgate, Tang Hall, Dringhouses, Strensall, Easingwold, Woodthorpe, Clifton Without, Osbaldwick, Copmanthorpe, South Bank, Upper Poppleton, Fulford, Bishopthorpe, Dunnington, New Earswick, Clifton Moor, Chapelfields, Rawcliffe, Tollerton, Skelton, Tockwith, Heworth Without, Linton-on-Ouse, Stockton on the Forest, Acomb, Stillington, Acaster Malbis, Overton, Green Hammerton, Sheriff Hutton, Earswick, Huby, Whixley, Helperby, Foss Islands, Alne, Newton-on-Ouse, Rufforth, Great Ouseburn, Raskelf, Cross Lanes, Askham Bryan, Westfield, Kirk Hammerton, Long Marston, Crayke, Husthwaite, Terrington, Bilbrough, Naburn, Askham Richard, Little Ouseburn, Nun Monkton, Hessay, Murton, Tholthorpe, Knapton, Warthill, Wigginton, Coxwold, Moor Monkton, Bilton in Ainsty, West Lilling, Brandsby, Crockey Hill, Myton-on-Swale, Kilburn, Lower Dunsforth, Holtby, Cattal, Aldwark, Brafferton, Thormanby, Farlington, Cundall, Wass, Oulston, Yearsley, Flawith, Upper Dunsforth, Beningbrough, Whenby, Skewsby, Stearsby, Norton-le-Clay, Huntington, Oldstead, Clifton, Grimston, High Kilburn, Marton-in-the-Forest, Seaves, Youlton, Birdforth, Dalby, Bilton, Ganthorpe, Angram, Byland Abbey, Bell Farm, Bishophill, Badger Hill, Fishergate, Layerthorpe, Acomb Park, Foxwood, Sutton on the Forest, Heslington, Nether Poppleton, Shipton by Beningbrough, Thornton Bridge, Hutton Wandesley, Fawdington, Stank Houses, Towthorpe
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
YO26 6, YO32 3, YO26 7, YO31 7, YO61 3, YO23 2, YO19 5, YO19 4, YO60 6, YO32 9, YO26 9, YO61 2, YO61 1, YO26 8, YO61 4, YO30 5, YO1 6, YO30 7, YO10 3, YO26 4, YO31 1, YO30 4, YO31 8, YO1 7, YO10 5, YO24 2, YO31 0, YO1 9, YO30 6, YO30 2, YO23 1, YO31 9, YO24 1, YO10 4, YO24 3, YO24 4, YO32 4, YO32 2, YO23 3, YO30 1, YO26 5, YO1 8, YO32 5
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead York a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead York 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 York team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the York 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 01904 690884, or fill out the form below.
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