Reliable companionship for older people in London

We currently offer companionship visits across London and nearby areas, including Surrey, Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, and Buckinghamshire.

We support families who want regular, consistent visits for an older parent who is living independently but may be feeling lonely, isolated, or in need of more connection.

Our focus is simple. We offer companionship, not care. Visits are centred on conversation, shared interests, and genuine human connection.

If you’re unsure how companionship differs from care, you can read more about the difference here.

Across London

GoodCompany works with families across Greater London.

This includes central London and surrounding areas. If you are unsure whether we cover your area, you are always welcome to ask.

Visits are arranged locally, with companions matched based on location, availability, and shared interests, so support feels practical and sustainable over time.

If you're looking for companionship for an older relative in London, we're happy to talk things through before any decisions are made.

Support that feels steady and familiar

For many older people, what matters most is not help with tasks, but the reassurance of seeing the same person regularly.

Companionship offers:

  • Regular visits at agreed times
  • Continuity rather than rotating faces
  • Time to talk, listen, and build familiarity
  • Support that feels natural, not clinical

This consistency helps visits become part of everyday life, rather than something that feels imposed or transactional. You can read  more details on how it works here.

Companionship alongside care

Some families already have care in place for physical or medical needs, but still notice something missing.

Care focuses on tasks and essential support. Companionship focuses on connection.

Time spent with a companion can feel different because there is no routine to complete and no sense of being managed. Just conversation, presence, and human interaction.

Companionship does not replace care. It can sit alongside it, supporting emotional wellbeing in a way care services are not designed to provide.

Some families also explore other options before or alongside care. You can read more about common alternatives to care here.

Thoughtful matching you can trust

All GoodCompany companions are personally vetted and DBS-checked before visits begin.

Matching is handled carefully, with attention to personality, interests, communication style, and practical considerations. The aim is to create arrangements that feel comfortable, consistent, and reliable over time.

Boundaries are clear and expectations are set from the start, so everyone involved feels at ease.

If it helps, we can also arrange a short virtual introduction with the companion before the first visit. This can include the person booking, the older person, or both.

Who this is often right for

Companionship is often appropriate when a parent:

  • Lives independently but feels lonely
  • Is mentally well but socially isolated
  • Resists the idea of care
  • Would benefit from routine and reassurance rather than supervision

Every situation is different. We take time to understand what would genuinely help.

If you’re unsure what’s appropriate

If this resonates, you may also find it helpful to read about loneliness and ageing parents.

If you’re not certain whether companionship or care is the right option, you don’t need to decide alone.

You’re welcome to talk things through with us, with no pressure and no obligation.

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