Good Companions - What we do

We add value to the lives of older people by providing services which help them enjoy a full and stress free retirement. Clients' needs are individual and change over time.

We can provide one-off support or on-going assistance, depending upon circumstance. The list of potential services is almost infinite.

Some clients want Good Companions to provide short term help for a given task at a particular time. Other clients prefer weekly contact and flexible support to meet evolving needs.

Services are charged by the hour

The hourly rate will depend upon what the client requests and also whether it is a regular or one-off arrangement. Discounts are given to clients who use the service regularly.

Our charges reflect that this is an exclusive, personal service, delivered by highly qualified professional staff. Charges range from £20-£35 per hour.

Priority Members can pay a monthly fee of £80 for four hours basic service (a saving of £5 per hour on the basic rate of £25). Any additional costs are agreed separately e.g. for materials, refreshments, transport, etc.

Services are provided Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm, excluding public holidays.

See the Client profiles page for examples of our charges.

The following are examples of service requests.

Provide practical help following a bereavement e.g. help with correspondence and other arrangements
Accompany to business or medical appointments to support or take notes
Help plan and organise a move to new accommodation
Research and locate information; secure domestic and other services
Signpost to specialist sources of help e.g. mobility services
Make or chase appointments, help with correspondence and filling in forms
Teach basic computer use: word processing, email, internet
Provide word processing, email and internet services for clients without a computer
Make bookings: restaurants, transport, tickets for concerts, sporting events, theatre etc.
Organise and facilitate social events in client's home or other venue e.g. coffee morning or birthday party
Help with gift, clothes or food shopping
Read to the visually impaired
Arrange activities and support local networking
Help with correspondence, organise paperwork
Arrange short outings, including going out for lunch/tea

For more information about our services download our brochure.


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What we do We add value to the lives of older people by providing services which help them enjoy a full and stress free retirement. Clients' needs are individual and change over time. We can provide one-off support or on-going assistance, depending upon circumstance. The list of potential services is almost infinite. Some clients want Good Companions to provide short term help for a given task at a particular time. Other clients prefer weekly contact and flexible support to meet evolving needs. Services are charged by the hour The hourly rate will depend upon what the client requests and also whether it is a regular or one-off arrangement. Discounts are given to clients who use the service regularly. Our charges reflect that this is an exclusive, personal service, delivered by highly qualified professional staff. Charges range from £20-£35 per hour. Priority Members can pay a monthly fee of £80 for four hours basic service (a saving of £5 per hour on the basic rate of £25). Any additional costs are agreed separately e.g. for materials, refreshments, transport, etc. Services are provided Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm, excluding public holidays. See the Client profiles page for examples of our charges.	The following are examples of service requests. Provide practical help following a bereavement e.g. help with correspondence and other arrangements Accompany to business or medical appointments to support or take notes Help plan and organise a move to new accommodation Research and locate information; secure domestic and other services Signpost to specialist sources of help e.g. mobility services Make or chase appointments, help with correspondence and filling in forms Teach basic computer use: word processing, email, internet Provide word processing, email and internet services for clients without a computer Make bookings: restaurants, transport, tickets for concerts, sporting events, theatre etc. Organise and facilitate social events in client's home or other venue e.g. coffee morning or birthday party Help with gift, clothes or food shopping Read to the visually impaired Arrange activities and support local networking Help with correspondence, organise paperwork Arrange short outings, including going out for lunch/tea For more information about our services download our brochure.
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