Name: AirCarers Companion
Address: Ware, Hertfordshire, GB
Telephone: +447455750006
Price range: £25 to £35 per hour

Question 1

Where does AirCarers Companion operate?

Accepted Answer

We serve families in Hertford, Ware, Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, Bishop's Stortford and Sawbridgeworth, across the SG11 to SG14, EN10 to EN11, CM21 and CM23 postcodes.

Question 2

Is AirCarers Companion a care agency?

Accepted Answer

No. We are a companionship service, not a CQC regulated care agency. We connect families with self-employed, vetted companions for social visits, conversation, accompanied outings and a little help around the home.

Question 3

How are companions vetted?

Accepted Answer

Every companion is DBS checked, fully insured and trained before their first visit. Companions check in and out by GPS so families can see when a visit starts and ends.

Question 4

How much does companionship cost?

Accepted Answer

Companions set their own rates. Most currently charge around £25 to £35 per hour.

Question 5

How do I arrange a companion?

Accepted Answer

Call 07455 750006 or email lucie@aircarers.co.uk and we will help you find the right companion nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What we do

Cost and booking

Companions and safety

Situations families ask about

Frequently asked questions

What we do

What does AirCarers Companion do?

Is this the same as home care?

Do you provide personal care or nursing?

Is companionship only for older people?

Which areas do you cover?

Cost and booking

How much does companionship cost?

What happens if I need to cancel a visit?

Do I have to sign a contract?

How quickly can a companion start?

Can a council direct payment or Attendance Allowance help pay for it?

I live far away or abroad, can you still help?

Companions and safety

Are your companions DBS checked and insured?

Can I choose who visits my mum or dad?

What if my parent does not like their companion?

What if a companion does not turn up?

Will I know how the visit went?

How does AirCarers differ from a traditional agency?

Situations families ask about

What happens on a first visit?

My parent says they are fine and does not want help. What can I do?

Can a companion help after a hospital stay?

Can a companion support someone with dementia?

Do you offer overnight visits?

Why pay for a companion when Age UK befriending is free?

How do I become a companion?

How do I get in touch?