Companionship for the people you love, peace of mind for you
Balancing work and caring for an ageing parent is hard. LivWell connects families with verified professional companions — for conversation, shared activities, and reassuring presence — so your loved one stays socially connected, and you feel at ease.
1 in 5
UK carers supporting an ageing parent while working
Because Caring From Afar Is One of the Hardest Things You'll Ever Do
You love your parent deeply. You want to be present for every appointment, every meal, every quiet moment they need support.
But life doesn't pause. You have a career. A family. Responsibilities that don't disappear.
And no matter how much you give, it often feels like it isn't enough.
LivWell was built for this moment. To help families find trusted companionship — without the stress, uncertainty, or overwhelm of doing it alone.
Our 30-Day Fit Guarantee
Our 30-Day Fit Guarantee
We know how important the right fit is. If your companion isn't right for your loved one within the first 30 days of starting, we'll find a new match at no additional cost.
A Trusted Companionship Introductory Agency
LivWell is not a care agency. We are a trusted companionship introductory agency that connects families with independent, self-employed companions, making it easier to ensure loved ones continue to enjoy a meaningful life, while family caregivers gain reassurance and peace of mind.
Companions provide conversation, shared activities, and emotional presence — reducing loneliness and helping older adults stay socially engaged and independent.
Find companionship that fits your family's schedule and your loved one's routine — in-home, virtual, or community outings, with no long-term contracts.
Know someone trustworthy is spending meaningful time with your loved one — even when you can't be there yourself.
Finally, a Solution You Can Feel Good About
When you're managing a career, a household, and the emotional weight of caring for a parent — you don't need another complicated decision.
You need a platform that makes finding trusted support feel simple, safe, and certain.
What companionship can look like
Every match is different, because every person is. Here are some of the ways companions and clients spend their time together.
Companionship that brings joy and connection
LivWell companions are not caregivers — they are independent professionals who provide meaningful companionship, social engagement, and a reassuring presence for older adults, so family caregivers gain peace of mind during the times they cannot be there themselves.
Social & Conversation
Coffee chats, shared meals, and meaningful conversation
Arts & Creativity
Painting, crafts, and creative projects together
Gardening & Nature
Time outdoors, tending plants, and enjoying nature
Movement & Getting Out
Walks, gentle exercise, and getting out of the house
Mental Stimulation & Games
Puzzles, trivia, card games, and reading
Entertainment
Movies, music, concerts, and cultural outings
Food & Cooking
Cooking, baking, and trying new recipes together
Errands That Feel Like Outings
Shopping, pharmacy runs, and everyday errands made social
Day Trips & Outings
Scenic drives, museums, and local adventures
Meaningful & Personal
Preserving memories, family stories, and traditions
Animals & Pets
Time with pets, dog walks, and animal-loving outings
Community & Social Groups
Clubs, classes, volunteering, and community events
Overnight Companionship (Sleeping Night)
What it is
A sleeping-night service where a companion stays overnight in your loved one's home, offering reassurance and company through the night. This is a non-medical, non-personal-care service. The companion is on hand if your loved one wakes, but does not provide hands-on care, medication support, or clinical monitoring.
What the companion does
Stays overnight in the home, provides company and reassurance, is available if your loved one wakes, and helps settle them back down through conversation.
What it does not include
Hands-on or personal care, medication support, clinical monitoring or waking-night supervision.
Overnight hours and rate are agreed directly between you and your companion.
Because Companionship Is About Genuine Connection
The finest companions don't simply assist with daily tasks.
They build relationships. They share stories. They offer genuine companionship.
They help older adults maintain dignity, independence, and connection — the things that matter most.
At LivWell, we believe companionship should enhance quality of life — not simply fill time. That's why we focus on matching families with companions who bring warmth, reliability, and genuine connection to every visit.
Meaningful Companionship, Made Simple
Free Consultation
Tell us about your loved one and what kind of companionship you're looking for. Your first consultation is free, with no obligation to proceed.
We Find & Vet Your Companion
Once you choose to proceed, we source, vet and match a companion for your family based on personality, interests, availability and area.
We Introduce You
We introduce you to your matched companion, with an optional video call first so you can feel confident before meeting in person.
You Agree Schedule & Rate Directly
After the introduction, you and your companion agree your own schedule, hours and rate directly. The family pays the companion directly. LivWell has no say in either.
Follow-up Call
A few weeks after your companion starts, we'll give you a call to see how things are going and whether it's the right fit. This call is free.
It's not just about availability. It's about compatibility.
Two people can have the same schedule and live five minutes apart, but still be completely wrong for one another. We look beyond availability to find a companion who makes sense for the person they'll be spending time with.
What we consider
Who it's for
Who is LivWell for?
LivWell introduces carefully vetted companions for company, conversation and reassurance. Our service is non-medical and doesn't include personal care.
For older adults who want more company
Someone to talk with, share interests with and spend meaningful time with, at home or out and about.
For families who live elsewhere
A trusted person nearby who can provide regular companionship and connection when you can't be there as often as you'd like.
For families who want a personal match
Someone selected around personality, interests, location and availability, rather than simply filling a shift.
People come to us looking for
- Genuine conversation
- Regular companionship
- Social connection
- Walks and outings
- Shared interests and activities
- Company at appointments or events
- Staying engaged with everyday life
- Companionship at home
An important distinction
LivWell isn't a care agency.
We don't provide care, and our companions don't either. LivWell isn't the right fit if you're looking for:
- Personal care, such as washing, dressing or toileting
- Nursing or medical care
- Giving or managing medication
- Emergency response
- Overnight emergency supervision
- 24/7 care
- Heavy household duties
- Clinical services
- Anything that requires a regulated care provider
If you're looking for companionship rather than personal or medical care, LivWell may be the right place to start.
Currently serving
We're serving selected areas across London and building our companion network carefully, area by area, so that every introduction is a good one.
Richmond
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Ealing
London Borough of Ealing
Muswell Hill
London Borough of Haringey
Dulwich
London Borough of Southwark
Surbiton
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Bromley
London Borough of Bromley
Beckenham
London Borough of Bromley
Don't see your neighbourhood? Get in touch and we'll do our best to help.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
A one-off placement fee to find and introduce your companion, plus an optional monthly subscription if you'd like ongoing support.
Placement
one-offPlacement covers sourcing, vetting and matching a companion for your loved one.
30-Day Fit Guarantee
- If your companion isn't the right fit within the first 30 days of starting, we'll find you a new match at no additional cost.
Getting to know your family
- Free initial consultation to understand your loved one's personality, interests, routine, and needs
- Follow-up conversation to confirm the details and make sure we have the full picture
Sourcing
- Sourcing independent, self-employed professional companions from our network
Vetting
- Identity verification
- Background checks
- A formal interview process
Matching
- Careful matching based on what we learn in your consultation, including personality fit, shared interests, and practical needs such as driving, pets and overnight arrangements
Introduction
- A personal introduction to your companion, by meet-and-greet or video call, before anything begins
Monthly Support
- Your first month of Monthly Support is included — a dedicated LivWell contact, priority response, and if the fit isn't right, we'll rematch you. After your first month, you can choose to continue Monthly Support.
Please note
LivWell is an introductory agency. Once we introduce your companion, you and your companion arrange everything directly. We do not coordinate between you and your companion, and we do not oversee or manage the care itself. Our role is to introduce, support you as our client, and rematch you if needed.
Ongoing Support
optional monthlyOptional monthly support for when things change, so you're never left to sort it out alone.
- Help with rematching if your companion is not a good fit
- Help with finding coverage during leave and time off
- A dedicated LivWell contact to Guide You Every Step of the Way
- Priority response if something comes up
- Reassurance of continuity if a companion needs to be swapped, so your loved one's routine is disrupted as little as possible
- Cancel anytime
Your dedicated point of contact, priority rematching, and continuity support, so you're never starting over alone.
Please note
LivWell is an introductory agency. Once we introduce your companion, you and your companion arrange everything directly. We do not coordinate between you and your companion, and we do not oversee or manage the care itself. Our role is to introduce, support you as our client, and rematch you if needed.
Your first consultation is free. Payment is taken once we've agreed to proceed and before we begin sourcing your companion.
LivWell is an introductory agency. Your companion's hours and rate are agreed directly between you and your companion. LivWell does not set or control them.
Trust, Built Into Every Visit
Inviting someone into your loved one's life is one of the most significant decisions a family can make. LivWell prioritises trust, transparency, and accountability at every step.
Every companion LivWell considers for a service request is identity-verified, interviewed and background checked. This isn't a directory. It's a carefully vetted circle of companions your family can trust, so the only thing you have to focus on is whether they're the right fit, not whether they're safe.
Vetted Companions & Transparent Pricing
Every companion LivWell considers is identity-verified, interviewed and background checked before we introduce them. After the introduction, you pay your companion directly. LivWell charges a one-off placement fee and an optional monthly support subscription — no hidden charges.
Identity Verification
Every companion's identity is confirmed before they are introduced to a family.
Background Checked & Verified
Every independent companion is background checked and verified before LivWell considers them for an introduction.
Ongoing Support
LivWell introduces you to your companion and is here for ongoing support with the optional monthly subscription.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
After the introduction, you pay your companion directly. LivWell charges a one-off placement fee and an optional monthly support subscription.
GDPR-Compliant Privacy
Your personal data is handled in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Thoughtful Matching
LivWell reviews your request and matches an appropriate independent companion based on personality, interests, availability and area.
Share Your Time, Earn Meaningfully
Companionship is meaningful work. LivWell is a trusted introductory agency that connects independent, self-employed companions with families seeking trusted companionship. We make the introduction — rates, schedules, and the details of each arrangement are agreed directly between you and the family. We never direct, supervise, or control how you perform your work.
Your choice, on every introduction.
Companionship for the people you love, peace of mind for you
Whether you're looking for companionship today or planning ahead, LivWell makes it easy to find verified, trusted companions for the people you love most.
No subscriptions. No long-term contracts.
Questions families ask us
Straight answers about what LivWell does, what it doesn't, and how it works.
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