Someone to go with you.
The bus journey. The appointment. The group you have been meaning to try. A companion to make the journey with you and spend time alongside you.
Getting there can be the hardest part
You know where you want to go, but keep putting it off. Perhaps you have not travelled alone for a while. Perhaps a busy waiting room feels easier with someone you know, or you want company when you walk into a group for the first time.
We start with the journey you want to make. Your companion can meet you at home, travel with you and stay for the parts where you want company.
Make a plan you are comfortable with
We talk about where you want to go, how you want to travel and how much time to allow. You might choose a quieter time, a familiar route or a shorter first trip. We also agree what to do if you want to head home earlier.
The aim is to help you do something you want to do. It is your choice whether the next visit follows the same plan or tries something different.
More than an appointment journey
Company can help you take part in things you enjoy as well as things you need to do. A class, gym visit, community group, football match, faith gathering, museum or afternoon in town can all give a visit its purpose.
We discuss the activity and the support involved before booking. Tickets, venue access and travel arrangements are settled in advance, so you know what the day will involve.
At an appointment
Tell us whether you want company on the journey, in the waiting room or during the appointment where permitted. You decide what you want to share. Your companion can help you keep track of practical details you ask them to note, without speaking over you or making decisions for you.
Going back, at your pace
You may want the same outing each week. You may want company for the first few visits and then continue independently. Both are worth discussing. We review the arrangement with you rather than assuming that everyone wants the same next step.
Travel and prices
The visit includes time spent travelling together. We agree the total visit length, transport and any additional expenses before you book. See published prices for mileage and visit rates.
What would you like company for?
Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll talk through the visits and introduce a companion for a free meet-and-greet.