5+

Years
with Yell

Core Companion

Here to Help!

18 Easter Drylaw View, Edinburgh, EH4 2QP Directions

   Open today 08:00 - 22:00

Why Choose Us?

Warm Welcome
First Class Service
Fully Insured

Business overview

Core Companion can offer peace of mind for family members who are unable to regularly visit, as they know their loved one is being cared for.

At Core Companion we are here to help you maintain your confidence and independence at home. We understand how important it is for you to feel like you have someone you can rely on. whatever your requirements, however big or small, Core Companion is here to assist and help keep a smile on your face!

At Core Companion we are fully insured and disclosure Scottish compliant. A full clean driving licence is held.

What is included in the service?

Companionship

Assist with activities of daily living

Reading books/newspapers out loud

Helping with hobbies/interests

Company for a walk or other outdoor activity

Meal preparation

Household activities

Transportation to and from doctor/hospital visits & social interaction

Light gardening

Reiki and hand massages (this is a complementary service, offered to those who are interested)

Following my 15 year career in the Banking Industry, I've decided to accept Voluntary Redundancy and set up my own business in Home Care and Companionship.

From a young age it was very clear to me that I wanted to help others because I was drawn to people, especially those in need. I felt compassion for others and I would always look at both sides of a story - many times feeling the pain of others.

My second passion is my love for the elderly. I have always had a lot of respect for the elderly and hold them in high regard. As a 12 year old girl on her paper round I would regularly take the time to speak to each and every one of my customers. I built up close relationships with many of them sitting chatting about their day over a cup of tea.

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Products & Services

care services

carers

community transport

elderly care

Elderly companion service

Day trip companion service

Housekeeping

Cleaner

Deep house cleaning service

Hospital visit service

Book/newspaper reader

Meal preparation

Light gardening

Complementary Reiki and hand massages for clients

Reviews

Just brilliant!

5
I cannot rate Nicola of Core Companion highly enough. She has been a huge support helping out not only my own mother (see previous reference provided by my brother) but also my 91 year old father in law. She has truly been our rock. We felt comfortable with Nicola right from the start. She is, reliable and always willing to go that extra mile to provide a truly wonderful service. She is always on time or early. She has felt like an extension to our family. Both parents are now in care homes but without her help and support they would not have had extra tlme at home. If you get a chance of a slot with Nicola grab it whilst you can you will be the next to give a five star review!
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Excellent, kind, caring and genuine companion

5
Nicola (core campanion) has supported my mother for over 18 months until she entered a Care Home in July 2020. Nicola is an incredibly friendly, patient, kind, considerate, flexible, punctual and compassionate person who was always willing to try lots of new activities with my mother. Although physically fit my mother was diagnosed with dementia. Nicola would take her for walks, visit cafes, go shopping, practise Tai Chi & Reiki as well as accompany my mother to dance & choir classes. Nicola would make my mother lunch, play jigsaws or give her a manicure, all activities dependent on my mother's daily mood. She also was a great support to my sister & wife and I would not hesitate to engage her in the future.
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Excellant service

5
I can honestly recommend Nicola at Core Companion. I arranged for her to come and help my mum and my mum just loves her. Nicola is so kind and patient with mum. It really gives me peice of mind knowing mum is in good caring hands.
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Kind and caring

5
Nicola visits my mother in law weekly and has been fantastic. They have struck up a friendship and my mother in law looks forward to her visits. Nicola takes her out for coffee and to do her shopping. It has given my mother in law a new interest and she thinks Nicola is wonderful. I would definitely recommend Core Companion to anyone who needs extra help or just some company. Nicola is a kind, caring and trustworthy person who has a genuine love of the elderly.
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Excellent service with a smile

5
Nicola (Core Companion) has been visiting my elderly Mum weekly for several months now and I can’t recommend her highly enough. She is caring and friendly and always smiling. She reads and chats to Mum over a cup of tea and cake and Mum really enjoys her visits. I can have peace of mind knowing that Mum is being very well cared for when I am not there. Nicola is a really special person who has a real connection with the elderly. I would recommend her service to anyone needing extra help or companionship.
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