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Companionship care in Dartford and Crayford

Companionship and help around the home

Sometimes the most valuable support is a friendly face, a good conversation and a hand with the jobs that have become harder. Our companionship care in Dartford and Crayford helps you stay connected, active and comfortable at home.

  • Good company and conversation
  • Help with everyday tasks
  • Visits that fit your week
Smartlinks Care companion sharing a laugh and a cup of tea with an older man in a local café in Dartford

Support for staying connected and independent

Companionship and home help suits people who are managing well but would enjoy company, or who need a hand with tasks that have become tiring. It is often chosen by:
  • Older people living alone who would like regular company
  • People who no longer drive and need help getting out
  • Families who live further away and want peace of mind

Companionship that brightens the week

Our carers become a familiar, friendly face. We spend time doing the things you enjoy, at home or out and about.

  • Conversation and company

    A cup of tea, a chat and someone to share your news with.

  • Hobbies and interests

    Gardening, baking, puzzles, music, reading or crafts.

  • Trips out

    Walks, the local café, the library, garden centres or visiting friends.

  • Community life

    Support to attend clubs, groups or your place of worship.

  • Staying in touch

    Help with phone and video calls to family and friends.

Small things that make a big difference

Loneliness can affect health, mood and confidence. Regular company and a little practical help can make home feel lighter and days feel fuller. Many people tell us the visit they look forward to most is simply the one where someone sits down, listens and shares a laugh.

Smartlinks Care carer enjoying a trip to a garden centre with an older woman as part of companionship care in Kent
Smartlinks Care companion sharing a laugh and a cup of tea with an older man in a local café in Dartford

A good conversation can be the best part of the day.

Companions who become familiar faces

  • Matched to youWe think about your interests and personality when planning your visits.
  • Consistent visitsWe aim to send the same small team, so you can build real friendships.
  • FlexibleVisits can be weekly, a few times a week or daily, and can change as you need.
  • Joined-up careIf you need more support later, such as personal care, we can add it to your plan.

Simple to arrange

  1. 1

    Tell us what you would enjoy

    Call or send an enquiry.

  2. 2

    We visit you

    We get to know you and agree what each visit will include.

  3. 3

    Visits begin

    Your companion arrives on the agreed days and times.

  4. 4

    We stay in touch

    We check in regularly and adjust visits as you wish.

Friendly, trustworthy and trained

Every companion is carefully recruited, checked and trained before they start, and supported by our office team in Crayford.

How much does companionship care cost?

Companionship and home help is usually charged by the hour. The cost depends on how often you would like visits and how long each one lasts. After your assessment, we give you a clear, personalised quote.

Read about costs and funding

Companionship care across Dartford and nearby

We visit people in Dartford, Crayford, Greenhithe, Swanscombe, Stone, Wilmington, Swanley, Bexley, Bexleyheath, Erith, Belvedere, Sidcup and Welling.

Companionship and home help questions

Cannot find your answer? Call us on 01322 586755.

Yes. Many people choose visits purely for companionship, and you can add practical help at any time.

Yes. Your carer can go with you to GP, hospital and dental appointments, and help with errands on the way.

Yes. We can shop with you or for you, using your list and your favourite shops.

Meal preparation, shopping, light housework, laundry, ironing, errands and medication reminders, all agreed in your care plan.

Yes. We can combine companionship, home help and personal care in one plan that suits you.

Let's find the right support for you

Tell us a little about what would help and our team will call you for a friendly chat, with no pressure.

Prefer to talk now? Call 01322 586755

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