Registered with the Care Inspectorate

Companionship care

Companionship and outings

Good company, a walk, a coffee out or help getting to the shops.

An older couple walking arm in arm along a sunlit garden path

At a glance

Loneliness can affect health as much as any physical condition.

Companionship suits older people who live alone or feel isolated, people who have stopped driving, and anyone who would simply enjoy some company.

Covering Livingston, Bathgate, Linlithgow, Broxburn, Whitburn, Armadale, Uphall and winchburgh. All areas

Paying for care: free personal care, Self-directed Support or privately. We explain costs on your first call.

How we help

  • Regular friendly visits and conversation
  • Trips out: shopping, a café, the library, church or a club
  • Help getting to GP, hospital and other appointments
  • Hobbies, games, reminiscence and staying active
  • Help writing letters, using a phone or video calling family
  • A familiar face who notices if something has changed

Questions

Good to know

Can companionship visits include personal care?

Yes. Companionship can be the whole visit, or part of a wider care plan that includes personal care, meals or medication prompts.

Can carers come with us to appointments?

Yes. We can help with getting to and from appointments and keep family updated afterwards if you would like.

  • Registered with the Care Inspectorate
  • Carers trained before they start
  • A care plan written with you
  • Reply by phone, WhatsApp or email

Let’s talk.

A free, no-obligation conversation with a real person.

  1. We get back to youUsually the same working day, by phone, WhatsApp or email.
  2. We listenTo what is happening and what would help most.
  3. You decideWe talk through care, costs and funding. No pressure.

Arranging care for yourself? Talk to us directly. We will go at your pace.
Office Mon to Fri, 9am to 5.30pm. On call at weekends.

Request a call back

Takes about a minute. Only your name and a way to reach you are needed.

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