Specialist Companionship & Respite Support Services
Specialist Companionship & Respite Support offers a personalised, relationship-based service for older adults, particularly those living with dementia, anxiety, or low mood.
Private, one-to-one support for older adults and family carers across East Lothian and Edinburgh.
• Companionship
• Emotional support
• Outings
• Supervision
• Meals prepared together
• Gardening
• Handyman tasks
• Sitting service
• Overnight presence (sleepover)
• Respite without hands-on care
Arts, Culture and Community Engagement
Support to attend cultural and community activities such as:
• Art galleries
• Museums
• Exhibitions
Visits are planned with careful consideration for crowd levels, accessibility, attention span, and overall comfort.
Events and Experiences
Support to attend events where available, including:
• Live music sessions
• Theatre performances
• Poetry readings
• Community-based dementia-friendly programmes
These experiences offer stimulation, enjoyment, and social connection within supportive, inclusive environments.
Coming Up
Scottish Chamber Orchestra – Dementia-Friendly Concert
Wednesday 8 April 2026
2:00pm
The Queen’s Hall
85–89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9JG
Support to attend can be provided, with planning based on comfort, familiarity, and individual needs.
In-Home Companionship
Support provided within the comfort of the individual’s own home, offering reassurance, company, and meaningful engagement.
This may include:
• Conversation and social interaction
• Shared activities and hobbies
• Reading, music, or reminiscence
• Calm supervision and presence
• Support with routine and structure
In-home companionship is particularly helpful for individuals who feel anxious when alone or prefer to remain in familiar surroundings.
Costs
Costs
Pricing is outlined below for transparency.
Standard Services
Hourly Rate
£75 per hour, with a preferred minimum booking of 4 hours.
This includes use of my own vehicle where required.
Additional time is billed at the same hourly rate.
Overnight Support
Where required, overnight or residential support can be arranged as part of an extended engagement.
This may include assistance with meal preparation and general practical support related to the agreed programme.
Flat rate: £275 per night.
Extended Engagements
Extended engagements are designed for clients requiring structured support over longer periods and may include 72-hour or up to 7-day arrangements, subject to availability and prior agreement.
24-Hour Engagement — £1,250
Includes extended daily availability and overnight support.
72-Hour Engagement — £3,500
Includes multi-day availability and overnight support.
7-Day Engagement — £5,000
Includes ongoing availability, overnight support, and coordinated assistance throughout the engagement period.
Extended engagements must be arranged in advance and are subject to availability.
Availability
Flexible scheduling is available.
Short-notice bookings may be possible, subject to availability.
What’s Included
• Session planning and preparation
• Travel via my own vehicle (where applicable)
• Access to appropriate golf facilities, museums, or places of interest, where relevant
• Flexible and structured support scheduling
Additional Expenses
Any third-party costs — including meals, refreshments, green fees, tickets, museum entry, golf buggy hire, or venue charges — are not included in the above rates and will be charged separately where applicable.
All additional expenses will be discussed and agreed in advance.
Payment Terms
Full payment is required in advance to confirm all bookings.
Important Information & Disclaimers
• All services are provided subject to availability and prior agreement.
• Services are offered on a support and accompaniment basis only.
• No medical, nursing, or personal care services are provided.
• Access to venues or facilities is dependent on third-party availability and policies and cannot be guaranteed.
• Services are provided on a best-endeavours basis with no guarantee of specific outcomes.
• Clients remain responsible for their own personal wellbeing, insurance, and personal belongings throughout all engagements.
• Cancellations or changes must be made with reasonable notice. Refunds, where applicable, are issued at discretion depending on notice provided.

