Best Life Companions

14/11/2025

Some lovely images from our day clubs recently 🥰

04/11/2025

VACANCY FILLED!!

We have a wonderful vacancy in Bishopston, Bristol on Mondays and Thursdays 😄

£14/hour. 4 hours per week.

A lovely Bristolian lady in her 90s with dementia, that previously worked in retail and catering, she is looking for twice-weekly companionship focused on practical support and social engagement for overall well-being. She is fairly mobile but does not walk far or fast. She enjoys getting out if possible.

Requirements (Twice Weekly - Two 2-Hour Visits)

Monday Focus: Practical/Housekeeping. Tasks to include light vacuuming (5 mins), tidying, and laundry support (washing, moving to dryer in communal room; two loads, one of clothes and one of towels). Then tea and biscuits.

Thursday Focus: Social/Outings. The goal is to go out to cafes and eateries near Gloucester Road, or have tea and a social visit in the flat to reminisce about Bristol of old.

If you love to reminisce and support older people in your community, send a CV to hello@bestlife.org.uk 🤩

29/10/2025

We know the difficulties that come along with caring for a loved one, especially as the days get colder ❄️ That’s why we are running two special offers until 24th December 2025💝 Head to our website in our bio to redeem these offers🎟️

25/10/2025

VACANCY FILLED!

🌟 We’re Looking for a Companion Support Worker! 🌟

🍃 Nailsea Area 🍃

We’re supporting a lovely lady who is looking for a support worker to spend time with her every Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, 2 hours a week.

💰 £14/hour.

Ideally a chap! 👨

She would love someone who is:
✅ A good listener
✅ Able to chat freely and naturally
✅ Non-patronising, with a warm and engaging personality
✅ Car driver, as she enjoys getting out and about for social visits!

She’s fun, sociable, and has a great sense of humour. There has even been talk of trips out to bierkellers with oompah bands! 🎺😄 Can you take this lady back to her fond memories?

If you or someone you know would be a great fit, please send us a message or email hello@bestlife.org.uk with a brief career history, your interests (or a CV) and we’ll be in touch.

💛 Best Life Companions, Making meaningful moments happen.

21/10/2025

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21/10/2025

Check this out!

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This week is get on line week (20th -26th October). Did you know that we offer 1:1 support to South Gloucestershire residents in later life to enable them to use a digital tablet?

If you would like more information regarding this please contact us on digital@ageuksouthglos.org.uk or 01454 411707.

17/10/2025

🌟 Great news! 🌟

We’re excited to share that our services can now be accessed using council funding through Direct Payments! 🙌

If you or someone you care for receives support from the local council, you can simply request a Direct Payment from your social worker and choose Best Life Companions or Day Club as your preferred provider 💚

This means our companionship, home help, club and respite services are now even more accessible and giving you more choice, flexibility, and control over the support you receive.

We can’t wait to welcome and support even more individuals and families through this system.

✨ Your support, your choice and we’re here to help you live your best life. ✨

15/10/2025

A huge congratulations to fellow Bristol Dementia Action Alliance award winners BRACE Alzheimer's Research for their Research Award! Well deserved!! 🏆

BRACE are honoured to have won the Research Award at the BDAA Bristol Dementia Awards 2025! 🏆

A huge thank you to Bristol Dementia Action Alliance for this recognition and for hosting such a wonderful event celebrating all those making a difference for people affected by .

It was inspiring to hear so many incredible stories and to see our city come together in support of dementia awareness, care and research.

15/10/2025

🌟 A new record for Best Life Companions! 🌟

We’re thrilled to welcome 6 new clients this week, our busiest week yet! 🥳

Every day, we feel so grateful to do what we love: supporting independent lives, whether that’s in the comfort of someone’s own home or through companionship in a care home. 💛

We can’t wait to meet our newest friends and begin making a difference in their days. Here’s to connection, care, and companionship, the Best Life way. ✨

14/10/2025

Volunteer Opportunity: Help Fund Our Wishes 🌟

Use your words and networking skills to help make dreams come true!

We’re looking for a friendly, proactive volunteer to help us find funding and sponsorship for our Best Life Wishes campaign, bringing joy to vulnerable adults and unpaid carers through meaningful wish experiences.

You don’t need to be a fundraising expert, just someone who enjoys writing, researching, or connecting with local businesses. We’ll guide you, provide templates, and cheer you on every step of the way.

What you’ll do:
• Help us find and apply for small grants or community funding.
• Reach out to local businesses who might sponsor a wish.
• Share creative ideas to help raise awareness and support.
• Work with our friendly team to celebrate every wish we fund!

This could suit you if:
• You enjoy writing, admin, or research.
• You’re organised and like a challenge.
• You want to make a real difference from home and in your own time.

Time commitment: Flexible, a few hours a week from home.
Support: Full guidance, templates, and ongoing support from the Best Life Wishes team.

Join us and help make more magical moments happen ✨
👉 To apply, email hello@bestlife.org.uk with a quick note about yourself and why this role appeals to you.

11/10/2025

11/10/2025

📣 Millions in the UK are missing out on a benefit they’re entitled to!!!! 💰💰💰💰

Did you know that Attendance Allowance is non-means tested? That means your income or savings don’t matter as long as you meet the eligibility criteria, you can claim. 

Yet despite this, many people of pension age fail to claim it. Research by Policy in Practice (in collaboration with MoneySavingExpert) estimates that over 1.1 million pensioners are missing out on a combined £5.2 billion per year in Attendance Allowance. 

To put that in perspective:
• That’s an average of nearly £4,700 per person (if split equally)
• £5.2 billion is money already allocated but not being claimed
• All because many don’t know they qualify, or don’t know how to access it

Attendance Allowance is available in two rates:
• Lower rate: £73.90 per week 
• Higher rate: £110.40 per week 

It doesn’t affect your State Pension and it doesn’t reduce other benefits. 

👉 If you or someone you care about is over State Pension age and has extra care or supervision needs, it’s definitely worth checking whether you’re eligible.

You can read our guide on how to access Attendance Allowance here:
🔗 https://www.bestlife.org.uk/blog/accessservicesfree

Please feel free to share this someone you know might be entitled and simply not realise.

For most families with a loved one that has had an injury, diagnosis or are progressing into their later years, it is a daunting time to have to arrange new care services. Find out how to access our services for free.