Personal care
Gentle help with washing, dressing, medication, meals and mobility. Everyday living, with dignity.
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Home care in Croydon & Bromley
Companionship that brightens the week
Companionship care is a regular visit from a friendly, carefully matched carer: conversation over a cup of tea, help with shopping and appointments, support with hobbies, or simply good company. Loneliness affects health as much as many physical conditions; a familiar visitor each week genuinely changes how the days feel.
Is this right for you?
Who is companionship care for?
- Anyone living alone whose days have grown quiet
- People who have lost confidence going out since an illness or bereavement
- Families far away who want a trusted, friendly face checking in
- Family carers who need a sitting service to step out for a few hours
What we help with
What’s included
- Regular visits from the same friendly face, conversation first
- Trips out: shopping, appointments, garden centres, a favourite café
- Support with hobbies, puzzles, letters and video calls to family
- A light hand with everyday jobs while we chat
- A sitting service so family carers can step out worry-free
- A quick word with family afterwards, so you always know how things are
Getting started
How care begins
1
Call us
A friendly chat about what would help, no scripts, no pressure.
2
Free home visit
We meet you at home, listen properly and shape a plan together.
3
Care begins
Your carers are introduced in person, often within days.
Independently regulated
Inspected and rated by the Care Quality Commission
The CQC is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. They inspected us across five areas, and rated us “Good” in every one.
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive
- Well-led
Fabulous Homecare Ltd
“They’ve been my carers for over a year and I couldn’t be in safer, more reliable hands. Fabulous Homecare has employed very qualified and knowledgeable people.”
Your questions answered
Companionship: common questions
What does companionship care cost?
Visits start from £26 an hour with no minimum commitment beyond the visit itself, and the first home visit is free. Many families simply book a regular weekly slot.
Is companionship just sitting and chatting?
It can be exactly that (and good conversation matters more than people admit) but visits flex to the person: outings, hobbies, appointments, a walk, or quietly being there so the family can go out without worrying.
Who would be visiting my mother?
A DBS-checked carer employed directly by us, chosen to suit her personality and interests, and introduced in person first. We then keep the same visitor wherever possible, because the relationship is the service.
Can companionship grow into more support later?
Yes, that is one of its quiet strengths. The same trusted visitor can gradually help with more, from meals to personal care, without the upheaval of introducing someone new when needs change.
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