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We provide a course of telephone befriending calls for clients referred to us from NHS social prescribing teams. One of our befriending team will call you once a week for up to 30 minutes for either 6 or 12 weeks.
When the course of befriending calls is complete, clients are invited to continue to use the befriending
We provide scheduled home visits in the Rushmoor area. We provide a remote scheduled companion service via your device. Scheduled Companion Services are Chargeable. Our companions are trained and DBS checked. They are kind, caring, empathetic and above all, they are fun!
A professional friend in person.
If you would like to start using our companion service, get in touch. We can talk about how often you would like a scheduled companion home visit or virtual visit, including what times work best for you. Once we have established what it is that you want. We can get going with our service.

We provide a home companion service in Rushmoor, Hampshire. This service is provided by our trained companions who have passed safe recruitment checks.
This service is £25 per hour.

We provide a virtual companion service across England and Wales. This service is provided by our trained companions who have passed safe recruitment checks.
This service is £20 per hour.

We provide a virtual group companion service across England and Wales.This service is provided by our trained team, and is subject to demand.
This service is £5 for an hour.
Our befriending helpline, befriending calls and companion services offer genuine friendship and understanding. Human contact which provides crucial emotional support, promoting mental well-being and genuine connections.
Our companions and befrienders are guided by you. They will listen to you, they will understand, providing a non-judgemental service that is centred around you.
If you are bereaved, if you are feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, if you are in a season of your life where you are feeling lonely or isolated because of your circumstances. We are here for you.


Our home companions will support with 'life-skills' which might include completing forms, navigating the internet, doing on-line shopping or setting up virtual family chats. Or maybe help with something more practical, like doing some washing-up or a bit of light house work. All the while, keeping you company.

Our home visit companions will help you get out and about. Maybe you might like to go for a walk in a local park, go for a coffee, take a trip to the shops, attend an appointment at your GP's.
Maybe you might like to go to the cinema or your local pub. Perhaps you might like to play cards or have some help with a jigsaw.

Our home companions will support you to keep up with your friendships. They will accompany you to a friends home or perhaps you might like a friend to come round for a coffee or a meal. Our companions will make the coffee or the meal for you, clear up afterwards and make the whole experience effortless and enjoyable.

Physically, positive social connections have been linked to a stronger immune system, lower blood pressure, and a longer lifespan. Engaging with others often involves physical activities, promoting fitness and overall health.
Mentally, social interactions stimulate the brain, enhancing cognitive abilities and reducing the risk of mental decline as we age. Meaningful connections provide emotional support, reducing stress and anxiety. Regular social engagement also fosters a sense of purpose and boosts self-esteem, vital elements for mental well-being.
Emotionally, social connections offer a platform to share experiences, express feelings, and receive empathy. This emotional validation is essential for mental health. Positive social interactions release hormones like oxytocin, which promote feelings of trust and bonding, leading to emotional stability and happiness.

Call our FREE befriending telephone line to speak with one of our befriending team or leave a message with your contact details. We will contact you back and set up a system of support
FREE Tel. 0300-102-1546
or
Email us on: hello@thehealinghubs.org.uk
We accept NHS referrals
We accept personal referrals









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