Domestic & Social Support
Our Domestic & Social Support service is designed to help you continue enjoying life while remaining independent in the comfort of your own home. Whether you need practical help around the house, companionship, or support getting out into your local community, we'll tailor our service around your individual needs, lifestyle, and routine.
From sharing a friendly conversation over a cup of tea to accompanying you to appointments or helping with everyday household tasks, we're here to provide reliable support that enhances your wellbeing and gives you and your family peace of mind.
From £28 per hour
Our Domestic & Social Support Includes
Companionship & Wellbeing
- Friendly companionship and conversation
- Emotional support
- Reading together
- Reminiscing and memory activities
- Hobbies and leisure activities
Practical Home Support
- Light housekeeping
- Laundry
- Meal preparation
- Grocery shopping
- Running errands
Community & Lifestyle Support
- GP and hospital appointments
- Shopping trips
- Community groups
- Café visits
- Walking and local outings
- Social events
Promoting Independence
- Encouragement with daily routines
- Practical support during recovery at home
- Helping you stay active and connected
- Flexible support tailored to your goals
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“Helping with the little things that make a difference to daily wellbeing.”
Domestic and social support plays a vital role in helping people live well at home by assisting with everyday tasks such as meal preparation, household chores, shopping, and facilitating meaningful social connection. For many people receiving paid home care, including nearly half a million people in England alone, this support helps maintain independence and quality of life in familiar surroundings rather than in institutional settings.
Without practical help at home, individuals may experience increased isolation, reduced confidence, and added stress that can negatively impact both physical and emotional wellbeing. Vernies Home Care helps people to stay engaged in day to day life supporting you staying connected to communities and domestic social support activities. The service user can benefit from improve mental health, reduce feelings of loneliness, and contribute to overall life satisfaction. Meaningful support also helps reduce pressure on unpaid family carers, a group that includes millions of people across the UK who often experience poorer health outcomes due to the demands of caring.
Our service embraces diversity and equality, respecting the unique cultural, social, and personal needs of each individual. We ensure that care is delivered without discrimination and is responsive to people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and identities, so that everyone feels understood, valued, and supported in a way that honours their dignity.
Practical support, genuine companionship, and everyday moments that matter.
Our Values
At Home Where Care Begins
The values of Vernies Home Care are the core beliefs and principles that guide everything we do. They define who we are as an organisation, support our mission, and bring our vision to life. All our staff are expected to embrace and uphold these values in their work. During recruitment, we focus on selecting individuals who share these principles and who will actively promote and embody the company values in their daily roles.
The following are
Compassion
We care deeply about every client, approaching each interaction with warmth, understanding, and patience. Compassion means taking the time to listen, notice, and respond to both the emotional and physical needs of the people we support.
Respect and dignity
We see each of our clients as a unique individual, with their own hopes, priorities, and life experiences. Our approach is taking the time to understand their needs, abilities, and personal choices when providing support. All clients are treated with dignity and respect, empowering them to make decisions about their own lives and supporting them to live as independently as possible.
Openness and honesty
We pride ourselves on being open and honest about the care we provide. We clearly communicate what we can and cannot do and only take on clients whose needs we can fully meet. Our fees are transparent, with no hidden charges, and always in line with the contract agreed with our clients.












