Friendly, trusted company and a helping hand at home

Companionship, shopping, light housework and trips out for older people in Worsley, Walkden, Boothstown and nearby. A local, independent service built on 15 years of care experience.

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One familiar companion, the same each time, with the time to listen, help around the house, and get out and about. Personal, reliable support that helps people stay independent in their own homes.

Enhanced DBS checked
Fully insured
Level 5 in Health and Social Care
15 years of care experience

First visit: Free, no obligation
Standard visit: £24 an hour
Visits: Days, evenings and weekends
Covering: Worsley, Walkden, Swinton, Eccles, Astley, Tyldesley and nearby

How we can help

Everyday help, and good company

Every visit is shaped around you: your routines, your interests and the help you'd like.

A companion and an older man doing a jigsaw at the kitchen table

Company and conversation

A friendly face for a chat, a cup of tea, puzzles, music, old photos and favourite programmes.

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Shopping and errands

Food shopping, collecting prescriptions and posting letters, with every receipt returned.

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Home help and meals

Tidying, laundry, ironing, changing the bed, and simple meals and drinks.

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A companion and an older man with coffee and the newspaper in the garden

Appointments and days out

Going with you to the doctor, hospital, hairdresser, a garden centre or a café.

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Dementia companionship

Calm, familiar company and gentle prompts, from someone experienced in dementia care.

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A break for family carers

We sit with your loved one so you can rest, shop or have time for yourself.

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About us

Local, independent, and built on real care experience

Bridgewater Companions is an independent companionship and home help service based in Worsley, named after the canal that runs through the villages we serve. We were founded on 15 years of professional care experience, much of it supporting people living with dementia, to give older people the time and attention that busy care rotas rarely allow.

We keep things simple: one agreement in plain English, clear prices, and a familiar face at the door.

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Getting started

Three simple steps

Get in touch
Phone, WhatsApp or send the form. Tell us a little about what would help.
Free first visit
We visit to meet you and your family, and to agree what you'd like.
Regular visits begin
The same familiar face, on the days and times that suit you.

Questions families ask

The things people want to know first

What's the difference between companionship and personal care?

Companionship and home help covers company, shopping, housework, meals and trips out. Personal care means help with washing, dressing, the toilet or medication, and must be provided by a service registered with the Care Quality Commission. We provide companionship and home help only. If personal care is needed, we'll help you find a registered provider.

Will it be the same person each time?

Yes. You have a regular companion, so your relative sees one familiar face rather than a different carer each week.

I live away from my parent. Can I arrange and pay for visits?

Yes. Many of our clients' sons and daughters arrange visits from a distance. With your parent's agreement, we can send you a short update after each visit.

Is there a contract?

There's a short, plain-English agreement. You can end it with 7 days' notice, and you have 14 days to change your mind after signing.

Ready to talk?

Call for a friendly chat with no obligation, or ask for a free first visit.