Who are Community Companions?

Our companions are volunteers who provide a befriending role to the family by offering companionship to those with support needs enabling the carer to take some time away from their caring role, whilst having peace of mind knowing someone is at home, please note as volunteers they are unable to provide personal hands-on care which includes giving medication or assistance with toileting.

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When is Community Companions available?

The service is volunteer dependent and can be available between the hours of 9am and 9pm Monday to Sunday. Your companion will usually visit on a bi-weekly or monthly basis for to 1-3 hours. Companions cannot do visits on an ad-hoc basis.

 

How do I gain support from Community Companions?

You may be referred to the service by a Carer Support Worker following a full Carers Assessment.  For more information call 01933 677907 or email us on [email protected]

 

We currently have volunteers ready to be matched in the following areas (the person you’re caring for must be over 18):

·       Nassington or surrounding areas (Warmington/Wansford/Yarwell)

·       Burton Latimer / Barton Seagrave

 

We also have volunteers in the following areas who do not have dementia experience (the person you’re caring for must be over 18):

·       Thrapston or surrounding villages

·       Kettering (centre only)

 

Please note volunteer availability is always changing, there may be a wait until a suitable volunteer becomes available.