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October 17, 2025
What is companionship care?
Companionship care is a type of home care service designed to provide social, emotional, and practical support for people who want to stay independent at home. Unlike personal care, which focuses on tasks such as washing or medication, companionship care at home centres on building meaningful connections — offering friendship, encouragement, and day-to-day support.
Companionship care offers more than just physical assistance — it provides friendship, emotional support, and reassurance. At Curam, our dedicated companionship carers and home care professionals focus on building meaningful connections through social interaction and reliable care support. Companionship care at home helps reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation, promoting better mental health, well-being, and a sense of independence. Whether you’re searching for companionship carers nearby or ongoing personalised care at home, Curam makes it easy to find compassionate, trusted support tailored to your needs.
Companionship care at home can make a real difference for someone who needs a friendly presence, a listening ear, or a bit of extra help to stay independent and connected.
It can be especially helpful for:
• Elderly individuals living alone – for social interaction and emotional support.
• People with early-stage dementia – to maintain routine and reduce confusion.
• Individuals with limited mobility – for help with daily tasks and errands.
• Adults recovering from illness or surgery – for light assistance and company during recovery.
• Family caregivers needing respite – to ensure loved ones are supported while they take a well- deserved break.
Why companionship care matters?
Loneliness and isolation are growing challenges across the UK, especially for older adults living alone. Choosing companionship care at home can make a real difference to a person's emotional and physical wellbeing. A professional companionship carer offers more than just company - they provide friendship, reassurance, and continuity, helping people feel safe, valued, and connected.
With companionship care services, individuals can enjoy regular conversation, shared meals, or outings to local shops and community activities. This type of home care support promotes independence and confidence, allowing people to stay in the comfort of their own home rather than moving into residential care.
Whether you're arranging elderly companionship care for a parent or looking for regular visits for yourself, Curam makes it simple to find reliable, compassionate carers across the UK.
What do companionship carers do?
While companionship carers typically do not perform medical or personal care tasks like bathing or dressing, they provide valuable support with a wide range of non-medical daily activities. Here are just some of the ways Curam companionship carers can help:
Companionship care at home vs care homes
When considering companionship care, it's important to understand the key differences between receiving companionship care at home versus a care home environment. Both options offer valuable support, but your personal preferences, lifestyle, and care needs will help determine which is right for you. To help further your understanding we’ve created a table that compares the two and highlights Curam's home companionship care services that provide a personalised service in your home.
How Curam helps you find the right carer.
At Curam, our network of over 10,000+ Care Professionals ensures you can always find reliable companionship carers nearby to provide the comfort and support you deserve. Curam is here every step of the way in the process or hiring a carer online. Whether you need overnight care, hourly or emergency companionship care, Curam makes finding the perfect carer simple, transparent and tailored to you and your care requirements.
With over 5,300 Care Professionals experienced in companionship care at home it makes it easy to find a carer. Curam helps to match you to the most suitable carer to ensure meaningful companionship and support. You can browse carer profiles, and speak to them via CuramMeet , our in-app video call feature that safely connects you to Curam carers, all before making your decision. This process ensures that you're selecting someone who truly understands you, your care needs and lifestyle.
Companionship care at home gives individuals the company and emotional support they need to live a full independent life. Here’s just one recommendation giving a glimpse into how companionship care can make all the difference.
Whether you're looking for a few hours of personal care and companionship each week or more regular support, Curam and our team of 10,000 professional home carers make it easy to find the perfect carer for you or your loved one.
Whether you're looking for a few hours of personal care and companionship each week or more regular support, Curam and our team of 10,000 professional home carers make it easy to find the perfect carer for you or your loved one.
How to get started
You can find out more and book hourly, respite or and live-in care through the Curam website or app. If you'd like to learn more about how Curam works, start here.
