Companion services in the Cotswolds

Some people book me as much for the company as for the jobs. The jobs give the visit a reason, but the tea and the conversation matter just as much. If you live alone in a Cotswold village, a regular visit is something to look forward to.

What these visits are

An hour or two where I come round, work through a short list, and sit down for a brew. The jobs keep it practical. The chat is what a lot of people are really after. People save things up to tell me. I hear about the grandchildren, the garden, what was on telly. It's ordinary stuff. That's the point.

What these visits are not

I should be honest about this. I'm not a carer. I'm not CQC registered. I don't do personal care, medication, help getting up or moving about, or anything clinical. If your family needs that level of support, the right step is a regulated home care provider. What I do sits alongside that, not instead of it. If you need a lift to an appointment, I can drive you there and back; it's covered by my insurance.

Who they suit

They suit anyone who lives on their own and would like a bit more company in the week, especially if family live a long way off.

The visit itself

I turn up on the same day, roughly the same time, every week or fortnight. I do the small jobs on the list. I sit down for tea if the kettle goes on. The conversation goes wherever it goes. No agenda, no clipboard. If there's nothing to say, that's fine too. Quiet company is still company.

Villages I cover

I'm based in Cirencester and visit villages including South Cerney, Fairford, Lechlade, Bibury, Northleach and Tetbury. Travel is included within five miles. Further out, I charge 45p for each mile beyond the first five, there and back. For villages further out, a fortnightly visit of two hours tends to work better than a weekly short one.

Pricing

The first hour is £55 and includes getting to you if you're within five miles of Cirencester. After that it's £35 an hour, charged in half-hours. Got a longer list? A half day (4 hours) is £125 and a full day (8 hours) is £230. For a regular visit on the same day each week or fortnight, a recurring slot can be booked at the same rates. Family members can pay for a parent.

How to book

Call me on 07803 176290 or use the contact form. It's often a son or daughter who makes the first call. I'm happy to talk through what makes sense before anything is booked.