Companionship in South Lakes · Adults aged 18 and over
Enable & Connect
Companionship that helps you stay connected, confident and independent.
Safe. Trusted. Affordable.
Clear reassurance from the first conversation.
Enable & Connect is DBS checked, ICO registered, fully insured and competitively priced.
While we are not required to be CQC registered, robust policies ensure safe, professional and person-centred support.
Who it is for
Adults aged 18 and over in South Lakes who would value friendly company, practical encouragement or support to get out, connect and take part.
What We Can Help With
With Enable & Connect, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling, connected life — whatever their circumstances.
Sometimes, having the right person alongside you can make all the difference.
Our professional companionship service provides friendly, reliable and person-centred support to help adults aged 18 and over remain independent, enjoy the things they love and stay connected to the people and communities around them.
Our service is flexible and shaped around you for any day of the week, depending on your requirements.
Based on your needs and interests, companionship may include:
At Home
- Friendly visits and company
- Conversation and social interaction
- Support to maintain routines
- Encouragement to pursue hobbies and interests
- Preparing simple meals
- Light household or gardening tasks
Being Enabled
- Accompaniment to appointments
- Support with shopping and errands
- Getting out into nature
- Visiting places of local interest, heritage and culture
- Taking part in physical activities
- Attending community groups
- Volunteering and social activities
Staying Connected
- Exploring new interests
- Maintaining existing hobbies
- Accessing local activities and services
- Building confidence to get involved
- Creating opportunities to meet people and make new memories
Whatever matters to you
Sometimes it's about having someone to help you get out of the house. Sometimes it's about having someone to share an experience with.
Whatever matters to you, we'll start there.
Creating connections
Enable and Connect is about creating connections and enabling you.
We believe in supporting people to build confidence; encouraging independence and creating opportunities to participate, explore and enjoy life.
Person-Centred Support
Everyone is different.
That's why we don't take a one-size-fits-all approach.
We take the time to understand each person — their personality, interests, routines, preferences, experiences and aspirations — so that our support feels natural, respectful and genuinely useful.
You remain at the centre of every decision.
We work with you, not simply for you, encouraging independence while providing the reassurance and support you need.
Every visit should have a purpose: connection, confidence, enjoyment, independence — a good day.
Why Choose Enable & Connect?
Because the right support can make a real difference.
Loneliness, reduced confidence or changes in circumstances can gradually make everyday life feel smaller. Our role is to help open that world back up.
We build genuine, trusted relationships with the people we support, taking the time to understand who they are, what matters to them and what they want to achieve.
Our support is:
Person-centred
Your interests, preferences, routines and goals are at the heart of everything we do.
Compassionate
We treat every person with warmth, dignity, respect and understanding.
Reliable
You and your loved ones can have confidence in consistent, dependable support.
Professional
Our companions are trained, insured, DBS checked, supervised and quality assured.
Experienced
Enable & Connect is personally led by Julie Haywood, who brings more than 30 years of professional experience in health and social care.
The Difference Being Enabled & Connected Can Make
Having someone there can make it easier to take that next step.
Our service can help people to:
- Feel less lonely and socially isolated
- Improve emotional wellbeing
- Build confidence and independence
- Stay active and engaged
- Maintain hobbies and interests
- Reconnect with their local community
- Enjoy meaningful social interaction
- Support physical and mental wellbeing
- Continue living life on their own terms
- Give families and loved ones greater reassurance
Small moments of connection can lead to meaningful changes in everyday life.
Who Do We Support?
Our Enable & Connect Service provides personalised companionship for adults aged 18 and over living in South Lakes.
You may benefit from our service if you:
- Feel isolated or lonely
- Would like regular company
- Live with a disability and need practical support to participate in everyday life
- Are recovering from an illness and would benefit from short-term support
- Want help to maintain your independence at home
- Need support to access your local community
- Want encouragement to stay active and involved
- Would like someone alongside you to enjoy activities and experiences
You don't need to fit into a particular category.
If having the right person alongside you would help you enjoy life more, Enable & Connect may be able to help.
Ready to Feel More Connected?
If you or someone you care about could benefit from a little more companionship, confidence or support to stay connected, we'd love to hear from you.
There doesn't need to be a complicated reason to get in touch. Let's talk about what matters to you.
Contact Enable & Connect today to discuss your needs and discover how personalised companionship could help you or someone you care about stay connected, independent and engaged with the world around them.
Book a free 30-minute consultation — face to face, online or by phone.
We’ll arrange a suitable time with you and discuss the support you need. Fees and practical arrangements can be discussed before you decide.