Why This Matters

Loneliness Is a Serious Health Issue — and It Is More Common Than You Think

More than two million people aged over 75 in the UK live alone. For many, days can pass without a single meaningful conversation. This is not simply a social problem — it is a health crisis. Research consistently links chronic loneliness to increased risk of dementia, depression, heart disease, and premature death. The impact of isolation on physical and mental health is comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

Loneliness in older adults is often invisible. People do not always ask for help — and family members, however caring and well-meaning, are not always able to provide the frequency of visits that their loved one truly needs. A companionship carer is not a replacement for family; they are a complement to it — extending the warmth and engagement that matters so much.

At Premier23 Care Services, we treat companionship as a care service in its own right — not an add-on to something else. A well-matched, consistent companionship carer can genuinely change the texture of someone's daily life. We take the matching process as seriously as we do for any other form of care.

“A warm conversation, a shared cup of tea, a familiar face at the door. For someone living alone, these are not small things. They are everything.”

— Premier23 Care Services

2 million+

Over-75s in the UK living alone

1 in 3

Older adults feel lonely often or always

≡ 15 cigarettes

Per day — the health impact of chronic loneliness

What We Offer

What Does Companionship Care Look Like?

Companionship care is not a prescribed list of tasks — it is a relationship. Every visit involves purposeful engagement tailored to what the individual enjoys, values, and benefits from most.

Conversation & Listening

Genuine, unhurried conversation — sharing stories, memories, thoughts, and laughter

Games & Activities

Board games, cards, puzzles, word games, and other shared pastimes

Reading Together

Reading aloud from books, newspapers, magazines, or personal letters

Music & Entertainment

Listening to favourite music, radio programmes, or watching a preferred television programme together

Gentle Outings

Accompanied walks, garden visits, trips to local shops, cafés, or community events

Shared Hobbies

Supporting and sharing in hobbies the individual enjoys — crafts, gardening, cooking, painting

Technology Support

Helping with video calls, photographs, social media, or digital communication with family

Life Stories & Reminiscence

Helping to record memories, write letters, or explore family history

Flexible Care

Companionship Care Alongside Other Support

Companionship care does not have to stand alone. Many of our clients receive companionship visits as part of a broader care arrangement — combined with personal care, medication support, or domestic help on the same visit. We design care plans around the whole person, not individual service categories.

Companionship + Personal Care

A single visit combining conversation and social engagement with assistance for morning or evening routines.

Companionship + Meal Preparation

Company and a prepared meal — supporting both social wellbeing and nutritional needs in one visit.

Companionship + Shopping & Errands

Accompanied shopping trips or errands — providing both practical help and meaningful community access.

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