Impact & Stories

A journey of Support & Care

As Compassionate Companions, we believe in the power of empathy and choice. 

Our impact is measured not just in numbers of those individuals whose choices have been honoured, but also in the heartwarming stories of individuals and families who have been comforted during the most challenging times.

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The Impact in Numbers

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Patients supported

Over 279 directly referred patients supported between January 2022 and April 2024.
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per Hospital admission prevented

Impact of a completed Advance Plan (ReSPECT form) has been shown to reduce inappropriate hospital admissions, thus potentially saving at least £8027 (Jones et al., 2022) for a single admission of a week or more.
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Referrals

A 300% increase in referrals received between September - December 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, thanks to our expanding network of trained compassionate volunteers.
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Trained Companions

Total volunteers trained with currently 27 active. An additional 34 statutory staff use companion training in their role

The impact of Compassionate Companions

Discover the impact and insights of the Compassionate Companion Service. Our  2024 report highlights the profound effects our volunteers have on patients and the healthcare system. Learn how we’ve reduced hospital admissions, supported end-of-life care, and enhanced community resilience.

Companion Testimonials

“I feel my role as a companion can be a significant help and it is not always about the ‘doing’ aspect of compassion.”

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“She seems genuinely and deeply to value my support over the last months”

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“I was delighted that it resulted in completing the Respect form for both mum and dad and a discussion with the GP. Something I don’t think would have happened without the CC intervention.”

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