What We Do?
We are here to provide support, help and friendship to anyone over the age of 18.
Our 4 main service areas are listed below.
Social visits
Shopping
Exercise
Social outings
Social Clubs
Transportation
Family support
New mother/Family support
Doctors appointments
Hospital appointments
Chaperone
Advocate
Notetaker
Prescriptions
Making appointments
Dental appointments
Optometrist
Appointments
Meal planning
Light housework
Light gardening
General DIY
Building contacts
Running errands
Putting out bins
Cooking
Batch cooking
Basic recipe coaching
Thermostat support
Electronic support
Moving furniture
Changing bedding
Window cleaning
Basic car check
Form filling
Online services set-up
Budgeting
Reading paperwork
Comparing costs
Online support
Technology Support
Posting Mail
Picking Up Parcels
Services we offer are inclusive but not limited to the areas listed above.
Ask us if you have alternative needs.
- Up to 15 miles transportation is included in your booking. Additional mileage is calculated at 10p per mile thereafter.
- Bookings are exclusive travelling time between clients.
- Payments can be made by standing order, debit/credit card, or Paypal
Initial 1 hour consultation is free of charge.
Packages available and pricing
Full or Part Day Companion Packages
Full Day Companion package 0930-1700
Full Day Companion package 0930-1700
When you want a full day out, need big jobs doing around the house, require a chaperone or advocate for medical procedures and everything in between. Monday to Friday only.
£100 for 7.5 hours
Morning Companion 0930-1300 package
Morning Companion 0930-1300 package
Useful for shopping trips, mornings out, or getting big jobs around the house completed. Also useful for hospital appointments. Monday to Friday only.
£55 for 3.5 hours
Afternoon Companion 1330-1700 Package
Afternoon Companion 1330-1700 Package
Useful for shopping trips, afternoons out, or getting big jobs around the house completed. Also useful for hospital appointments. Monday to Friday only.
£55 for 3.5 hours
Saturday or Sunday Companion
Saturday or Sunday Companion
Saturday or Sunday afternoon service, Great for afternoons out, social shopping trips, cooking for family gatherings and household/garden jobs. 1200-1700.
£85 for 5 hours
Flexible Packages
Block Booking 10 hours per month
Block Booking 10 hours per month
Great for regular days out, jobs around the house, social groups and life’s little surprises. Taken in 2 hour minimum blocks.
£150 for 10 hours
Ad Hoc Companion
Ad Hoc Companion
Minimum of 1 hour per month. Useful for life’s little worries.
£25 an hour, £35 for 2 hours
Social Meeting
Social Meeting (2-hour minimum)
A physical social meeting at your home or a convenient location. Two consecutive hours.
£35 for 2 hours
Helping Hand Packages
Kitchen and Cook Package
Kitchen and Cook Package
Start off with an inventory of your pantry and fridge/freezer. Meal plan for the coming week/month. Shopping trip to preferred supermarket. Batch cook some of your meal planner and organise into freezer. 1200-1700 only.
£85 for 5 hours
Medical Procedure Chaperone/Advocate
Medical Procedure Chaperone/Advocate
When you have a medical procedure, you are often advised to make sure you have someone stay with you overnight. Booked a minimum of a month in advance, your Dorset Companion will spend the night at your house to make sure your well being is not affected and be on hand for any emergencies. This is a block booking of 10 hours.
£200 for 10 hours (over night)
Eco-friendly Cleaning
2 hours and up, weekly or fortnightly using my own eco-friendly cleaning products. Service can be tailored to your individual needs. 3 or more hours also available on request.
£35 2 hours
New Mother Packages
New Mother Package 7 Days
New Mother Package 7 Days
An hours visit each day of the week for 6 weeks after the birth of your baby. The hour can be used for different purposes such as cleaning, cooking, baby-wearing, shopping, well-being. Household chores can be completed in this hour (for instance: putting out the bins). Great for those anxious few weeks after becoming a Mother. Weekday only package available.
£400 for 42 hours
New Mother Package 5 Days
New Mother Package 5 Days
Same as 7 day Package but excludes weekends. Great if your partner is around on Saturdays and Sundays.
£275 for 30 hours
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