A Caring Companion

23/10/2026

💜 Supporting Independent Living – More Than Companionship . .

You may have noticed a little change to our page.

As A Caring Companion has grown, so too has the support we offer. We've evolved from a companionship service into something a little broader – Independent Living Support.

We're here for that stage of life when everyday things start becoming a little more difficult, but traditional care isn't needed. Perhaps confidence is slipping, getting out and about is harder, or a little practical help would make all the difference.

While many of the people we support are older, our services are for anyone who could benefit from a little help to maintain or regain their independence.

Our aim is simple – to help people stay active, connected and independent, living well at home for as long as possible.

From friendly companionship and practical help at home to outings, shopping, hospital and appointment support, dementia-friendly companionship and respite for family carers, we're here to help.

We've also introduced Occupational Therapy services, helping people to continue living safely at home and maintain or recover their mobility, confidence and independence following illness, injury or a change in circumstances.

And we're a little different from traditional care services. No uniforms, no branded cars – just friendly, kind, familiar faces offering genuinely personalised support.

But behind that relaxed approach is a professional service you can trust. Our Companions are carefully selected, trained and DBS-checked, and our services are fully insured.

Because you don't have to need traditional care to benefit from a little support.

💜 Stay independent. Stay connected. Stay living your life.

To find out how we can help, call Clare on 07742 088593 for a friendly, no-obligation chat.

Supporting people in Malmesbury, Tetbury and the surrounding villages.

www.acaringcompanion.co.uk
[email protected]

20/10/2026

A little unsteady on your feet but unsure which walking aid is right for you?

💜 Based in Malmesbury, A Caring Companion offers Occupational Therapy and Independent Living Support, including practical advice on choosing the right walking aid. Our experienced, registered Occupational Therapist can even accompany you to a mobility showroom to try out different options and find the one that best suits your needs.

Helping you stay safe, confident and independent for longer. 💜

📞 07742 088593
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.acaringcompanion.co.uk

We never use photographs of our clients. All images are AI-generated for illustrative purposes only.

19/10/2026

💜 A MORNING WITH JANE 💜

People often ask what our Companions actually do during a visit . . . and the answer is, its different for everyone.

Over the coming weeks, we'd love to share a little glimpse into the everyday lives of some of the lovely people we support.

These are real stories, based on the companionship and support we provide. Names, locations and some identifying details have been changed to protect our clients' privacy. We never share photographs of our clients so any accompanying images are AI-generated for illustrative purposes.

So, meet Jane . . .

Jane lives independently in her retirement apartment. She has a little dementia, but manages very well at home with a bit of support to keep everyday life running smoothly.

We visit Jane every weekday morning, usually arriving around 9.30am for a couple of hours.

Our mornings start with breakfast and a good chat over a cup of tea. Jane makes the tea, of course, while we wash up the breakfast dishes! We talk about the news, the weather, her working life, what we did at the weekend and whatever else comes up. Then we make a plan for the morning.

Some days we'll head out for groceries, or stop at a local café for a coffee. We try to walk whenever we can, as keeping active is important. Jane chooses what she'd like to buy, and we're there to help carry the shopping home and unpack it together.

Other mornings might include a visit to a local social group, changing the bed together, putting on some washing or doing a little tidying. We're not cleaners, but we help Jane keep on top of the everyday jobs between her weekly cleaner's visits.

Jane is perfectly capable of doing most things herself. She just sometimes needs a little encouragement, a reminder or a helping hand. We help her plan her shopping, make sure there's plenty of easy, healthy food in the fridge and often leave her a sandwich ready for lunch.

Her family live nearby and are very involved in her life. But they love knowing that someone is popping in each morning, enjoying a chat with her, helping her get organised and making sure her day gets off to a good start.

And Jane enjoys getting out, choosing her own shopping, chatting to people and continuing to do the everyday things she's always done.

That's what companionship is all about.

We're not there to take over or do everything for Jane. We're there to help her carry on doing things for herself, enjoying her days and living independently for as long as possible.

💜 A Caring Companion – a little help makes a big difference.

If you know someone who could benefit from a little companionship and practical support in Malmesbury, Tetbury or the surrounding villages, we'd love to have a chat.

16/10/2026

🍂🍁 A lovely morning at Westonbirt Arboretum with one of our clients 🍂🍁

She has an annual pass but hadn't been for a while.

Such beautiful autumn colours, and so lucky to get a bit of autumn sunshine too 🍂🍁

Know someone who'd enjoy getting out and about a little more? Our friendly Companions are always happy to help make these lovely little outings possible. 💜

15/10/2026

Worried about someone managing safely at home?

Our HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist can visit them in their own home to assess how they're managing day to day, including their mobility, everyday activities and safety around the home.

Following the assessment, you'll receive a written report with practical recommendations to help them stay safe, confident and independent for longer.

If its helpful, we can even take you shopping to pick a new walking aid or the correct riser-recliner chair for you.

A Caring Companion – helping people live well and independently at home.

Friendly, personalised support helping older people stay independent and living well at home. Companionship, outings, appointments, practical help, dementia-friendly visits and Occupational Therapy support across Malmesbury and surrounding areas.

12/10/2026

A Caring Companion started less than two years ago, when Clare felt that with a little help and good company, more older people could carry on living happily and independently in their own homes.

Today, we're a small team of four carefully chosen, friendly and kind Companions, helping older people – and anyone else who needs a bit of a hand – with everyday life.

We visit people in their own homes in Malmesbury, Tetbury and the surrounding villages. For some, that's once a week; for others, it's every day. And what we do really depends on what's needed that day.

It might be a trip to the supermarket for the weekly shop, a drive to Cirencester to look for a birthday present or a walk along the old railway track in Tetbury. It's about getting out, staying active and keeping the confidence to carry on doing the things you enjoy.
There's usually a coffee stop somewhere along the way. Sometimes cake too!

And sometimes we stay at home. We're not cleaners, but we're happy to help keep things comfortable, whether that's putting on some washing, having a bit of a tidy or preparing lunch. We might help with paperwork, order something online, arrange a doctor's appointment or simply sit down for a good chat.

It's practical help, without taking over.

We're all experienced, trained, insured and Enhanced DBS checked. We're patient, dementia-friendly and, most importantly, kind people who genuinely care about the people we visit.

We've recently added Occupational Therapy to our services too. Claire, one of our Companions, is also an experienced, HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist. She now offers home independence and safety assessments and personalised exercise programmes to help people stay safe, strong and mobile at home.
We're really proud of what we're building. Our companionship service has grown, and Occupational Therapy feels like a natural next step, allowing us to offer even more support to help people live well and independently for longer.

And that's us, really. Just four friendly faces offering good company, practical help and hopefully a few laughs along the way.

If you or someone you know could do with a little extra help to keep living well at home, give us a call.

A Caring Companion
Sometimes it's not care, it's company.
www.acaringcompanion.co.uk
07742088593

09/10/2026

Staying strong and mobile can make all the difference to living independently at home.

Our HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist creates personalised exercise programmes designed to improve strength, balance, mobility and confidence — all tailored to individual abilities and goals.

And we don't just leave you with a sheet of exercises! We can provide ongoing support from our Occupational Therapist or friendly encouragement from our Companions to help you keep going.
Because a little movement, regularly, can make a big difference.

📍 Malmesbury, Tetbury and surrounding villages
📞 07742 088 593
🌐 www.acaringcompanion.co.uk

Get in touch to find out how we can help you or someone you care about stay active and independent at home.

06/10/2026

Worried about someone managing well at home?

Our qualified and HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist can assess their home environment, mobility and day-to-day routines, identifying where things may be becoming more difficult.

You’ll receive a written report with practical recommendations tailored to their needs. With the right support, small changes can often make a big difference to helping someone stay safe, confident and independent at home.

And where it would help, she can create a personalised exercise programme to improve strength, balance and mobility — with our Companions there to encourage and support them to actually do it!

Want to find out whether an assessment could help? Get in touch for a chat on 07742 088 593.

05/10/2026

Introducing our new Occupational Therapy & Independent Living Services.