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What Companions can and cannot do

Companionship, not medical or personal care.

Current V1 position

A Companion may accompany someone, provide a calm presence, help with ordinary non-clinical practicalities and stay for the agreed period.

Before launch

A Companion cannot diagnose, treat, give clinical advice, administer medication, provide nursing or personal care, make medical decisions, physically restrain someone, or replace emergency services.

HOSPITAL
COMPANION

Trusted, non-medical companionship and practical support for healthcare appointments.

Hospital Companion is an independent pre-launch service and is not affiliated with the NHS.

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We are preparing Hospital Companion for launch and learning where demand exists. Availability checks do not create a booking.

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