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Personalised
companionship

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Companion Care at Home
in Southampton

Friendly, familiar support built around the things you enjoy

Sometimes, having someone there to talk to, share an activity with or lend a helping hand can make a real difference to everyday life.

We Care Together provides personalised companion care in Southampton for people who would benefit from regular company, social interaction and practical support at home.

A visit could involve enjoying a cup of tea and a conversation, going for a walk, attending an appointment, visiting the shops or spending time on a favourite hobby.

We take time to understand your personality, interests and routines so that companionship feels natural, personal and enjoyable.

Companionship built around you

Everyone enjoys spending their time differently.

You might enjoy gardening, reading, puzzles, crafts, music, watching a favourite programme or simply having someone to talk to over a cup of tea.

Others may want company while getting out of the house, going shopping or attending an appointment.

Our companion care is shaped around you.

We get to know the activities you enjoy, the routines that matter to you and the type of company you prefer so that visits become something familiar to look forward to.

Where additional day-to-day assistance is needed, appropriate practical support can also be included within your personalised care plan.

How can our companion care team help?

Companion care can be as simple as spending meaningful time together or include practical help that makes everyday life easier.

Depending on your individual care plan, visits can include:

Friendly Companionship

Regular conversation, company and a familiar face to share part of your day with.

Hobbies & Interests

Spending time together enjoying activities such as reading, puzzles, crafts, gardening, music or watching a favourite programme.

Getting Out & About

Support with walks and local outings, helping you continue enjoying time outside your home.

Shopping & Errands

Company and practical assistance when shopping, collecting everyday essentials or completing local errands.

Appointments & Activities

Accompaniment to appointments, social groups, clubs and other activities where this forms part of your agreed support.

Meals & Refreshments

Help preparing meals, snacks and drinks, along with company during mealtimes where you would like it.

Light Household Support

Assistance with everyday household tasks such as laundry, washing dishes and keeping your home comfortable and organised.

Keeping Connected

Support with staying in contact with friends and family through visits, telephone calls, video calls or social activities.

Pet care support

A helping hand with everyday pet care so that you can continue enjoying the companionship your pet provides.

Familiar routines

A regular, reassuring presence to help you continue with established daily routines.

Staying independent and connected

Changes in health, mobility or circumstances can sometimes make it harder to get out, meet friends or enjoy the same level of social contact as before.

Family members may also live further away, have work or family commitments, or simply be unable to visit as often as they would like.

Companion care can provide regular social contact while helping you continue doing as much as possible for yourself.

Our carers can spend time with you at home, support you with your interests or accompany you when getting out and about.

The aim is not to take over your life. It is to provide friendly support that helps you continue enjoying the routines, relationships and activities that matter to you.

BUILDING GENUINE RELATIONSHIPS

Good companion care is about more than completing tasks.

We want our carers to get to know the people they support properly.

That means understanding your interests, listening to your stories, learning your routines and remembering the little things that make visits feel personal.

Over time, having a familiar carer who knows how you like to spend your day can make companionship feel much more natural than simply having someone arrive to complete a list of duties.

Those relationships are an important part of the way We Care Together approaches home care.

Why choose We Care Together?

Local companion care in Southampton

We Care Together provides personalised home care to people living in Southampton.

Companionship shaped around you

We take time to understand your personality, interests and routines rather than treating every visit in the same way.

Familiar, friendly carers

We understand how important trust and consistency can be and work to build genuine relationships between carers and the people they support.

Independence first

Our aim is to provide support that helps you continue doing the things you enjoy rather than taking over unnecessarily.

Professional and compassionate staff

Our carers are selected and trained to provide respectful, friendly and person-centred support.

Flexible support

If your circumstances or care needs change, your care plan can be reviewed and adjusted where appropriate.

REASSURANCE FOR FAMILIES

Changes in health, mobility or circumstances can sometimes make it harder to get out, meet friends or enjoy the same level of social contact as before.

Family members may also live further away, have work or family commitments, or simply be unable to visit as often as they would like.

Companion care can provide regular social contact while helping you continue doing as much as possible for yourself.

Our carers can spend time with you at home, support you with your interests or accompany you when getting out and about.

The aim is not to take over your life. It is to provide friendly support that helps you continue enjoying the routines, relationships and activities that matter to you.

Companion care FAQs

Companion care provides regular social interaction, conversation and practical support for someone living at home.

It can involve spending time together at home or activities such as walking, shopping, attending appointments, enjoying hobbies and preparing meals.

Companion care may be particularly useful for older people who live alone, spend long periods without company or find it more difficult to get out and socialise independently.

It can also provide reassurance for family members who cannot visit as regularly as they would like.

No.

Conversation and company can be an important part of a visit, but companion care can also include hobbies, outings, shopping, walks, meal preparation and other agreed everyday activities.

Yes. Where included within your agreed care plan, a carer can accompany you to appointments, shopping trips and activities in the local community.

Yes. Appropriate everyday support such as preparing meals, laundry, washing dishes and other light household tasks can be included within your care plan.

If you also need support with personal care, this can be discussed as part of a wider personalised care package following an assessment of your needs.

Companionship can form part of the support provided to someone living with dementia.

Where more specific dementia support is required, We Care Together also provides personalised dementia care at home.

We recognise the importance of familiarity and trust and work to provide consistency wherever possible so that genuine relationships can develop.

Yes. Family members can be involved in discussions about care where appropriate, while keeping the wishes and choices of the person receiving support at the centre of the process.

We Care Together provides companion care at home in Southampton.

Contact the team with the postcode where care is required to discuss current availability.

Contact We Care Together by telephone or through the enquiry form.

A member of the team can discuss your circumstances, answer your questions and explain the next steps.

IS COMPANION CARE RIGHT
FOR YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONE?

Companion care may be helpful if you or someone close to you:

  • spends long periods alone
  • would enjoy more regular conversation and company
  • finds it more difficult to get out independently
  • would like someone to share hobbies or activities with
  • needs accompaniment when shopping or attending appointments
  • would benefit from some light practical support at home
  • has family members who cannot visit as often as they would like

You do not need to know exactly what type of support is required before contacting us.

Our Southampton care team can listen to your circumstances, explain how companion care works and discuss the type of visits that could fit around your everyday life.

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR CARE NEEDS

If you are considering companion care in Southampton for yourself or someone close to you, speak to the We Care Together team.

We can discuss the type of company and practical support you are looking for and explain how personalised companion care could fit around your routines, interests and everyday life.

We are a leading elderly care agency in Southampton and believe in the power of strong relationships and personalised care. We understand that families can’t always be there, and that’s where we step in – providing a compassionate ear and a helping hand whenever needed.

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