Support & Companionship for your Parent.
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Support and companionship calls for lonely parents when you can't be there every day or give them the help they need. This is an opportunity to increase their happiness (and yours!)Founding trial is now open...

The gap between visits

Even when an older parent has care visits, there is often a gap.
Loneliness, lack of continuity, small things not followed up, and adult children still feeling responsible for everything.

What this is

BetweenVisits provides a consistent, scheduled caller who checks in with your parent, offers companionship, follows up small practical matters, and keeps you informed with short updates after each contact.

What you get

- Regular, scheduled check-in calls at agreed times
- A consistent named caller
- A short update after each call (WhatsApp or email)
- Light coordination on agreed tasks
- Clear escalation rules agreed upfront

What this is not

- Hands-on personal care
- Nursing or medical advice
- Medication management
- An emergency response service
- A replacement for your care agency or the NHS

Designed to be safe and low-risk

- ID verified and references checked
- Safeguarding trained
- GDPR-compliant notes (minimal and need-to-know)
- No handling of cash or financial access
- Updates shared only with authorised family contacts

About this service

This service is being piloted by Richard Phillips. I am testing a structured, phone-based service for families who already have care visits in place, but still feel there is a gap between visits.The aim of this pilot is to work closely with a small number of families, understand what genuinely helps, and build the service carefully and responsibly.

How it works

- You text TRIAL and we have a short call to check suitability.
- If it feels like a good fit, we agree a simple routine and escalation plan.
- Check-ins begin within days.
- You receive short updates after each contact.
- At the end of the trial, you decide whether to continue.

Founding trial cohort – starting February

Apply for a trial place

Please include your name, your parent’s approximate age, and a good time to talk.

BetweenVisits – support and companionship between visits.