Growing we are, the word is out; companionship is essential to maintaining our wellbeing. Just Company knows that family members struggle and are torn between managing their everyday responsibilities and spending time and company with their elderly loved ones. I was talking with my aunt about this, she really misses having someone around however, she knows her son is really busy and her daughter lives miles away. My aunt is very clear she doesn’t want to hassle them because she knows it will make them feel guilty. So when I call I ask what she is up to and it’s…

So what is it we do that gets such great response? Companionship, simple, good old friends. Companions who chat, go out, joke, laugh, share and care. But what is it we actually do? So here is an example: We plan our trips in advance and as a rule they last about three to four hours. Here is what we did the other day: I picked up our friend (client) and drove through the Dales to Ribblehead viaduct. On this particular day the steam train was due to cross the viaduct, a spectacle we really wanted to see. Unfortunately we missed…

Its been a busy summer. Being away with the family has been brilliant, restful and funny at times. Except when my girl lost her mobile phone. Losing her phone had quite far reaching implications, good and bad. Good because it reduced her screen time to nothing. There is nothing worse than sitting at the table with two teenagers with their faces embedded in their phones – texting each other! All that social media stuff they interact with, photos of places and comments on their friends pages. Bad, the cost, how is she going to replace the phone (bank of mum…

The other day I was a companion. Viv’s dad has taken a fall and she needed to go to Oxford to see him so I stepped into the breach. First – what were we going to do – my favourite trip in the Dales, finishing with a picnic in the most beautiful place. As we have a very smart camper van I filled it with lovely food, milk for tea and the crossword. It was a beautiful day, sun shining and really clear.  Viv came with me and introduced me to the client. What I noticed was on her white…

“Knowing my mum is getting out and about with Just Company makes me feel so happy knowing she is safe and in good company. Thank you”.  Its been full on here…… We are up and running and really enjoying meeting and spending time with such interesting and amazing people. We knew this was a good idea. What we didn’t realise is just how wanted we are. The feedback has been very humbling from both our clientele and their families. Here is an example: “Vivienne from Just Company picked me up for my special day out. My son had bought me…

Wow what a week we have just had! I (Fran) had my thumb done and now can’t drive for 8 weeks. Luckily we are a companion business, amazing how vulnerable you feel when you are injured. So now I need someone to drive me everywhere, hospital appointments, shopping and so on. I can’t even open a jar, its very frustrating, but do have to admit I do milk it every now and again. So that is the first thing, then we got in the papers!!! We are out there now and there’s no hiding. Here’s the link, read our story… http://www.inthebay.co.uk/Friends-set-up-company-to-offer-companionship-3be31bf7-e6a1-415b-99ac-cb163403c5c4-ds …