Companionship Care
Companionship care in Lincolnshire
A friendly face at home and a reason to get out of the house again.
Rural life is wonderful until you stop driving. In much of Lincolnshire the nearest shop or surgery is a car journey away, and without one, the days can become very quiet.
A live-in companion brings company and freedom back - a trip to the market, lunch with friends, or simply someone to talk to over breakfast.
Signs it may be time
- Your relative has given up driving and rarely goes out
- They live alone and seem low or withdrawn
- A bereavement has left the house very quiet
- You live away and worry about them between calls
How your carer helps
Company
Real conversation, a shared cup of tea and someone who listens.
Outings
Markets, garden centres, the coast, church or a club.
Shopping
Weekly shops, collecting prescriptions and running errands.
Hobbies
Gardening, baking, crosswords, cards and old films.
Keeping in touch
Help with phone and video calls to family.
In Lincolnshire
Bus services in rural Lincolnshire can be infrequent, and some villages rely on CallConnect, the county's bookable bus service. A companion who drives can make a huge difference to how connected someone feels.
More than a visit
A weekly befriender helps, yet the other 167 hours remain. A companion who lives in fills them - and puts the kettle on while they're at it.
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