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Safeguarding-Led
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Women-Only Service
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Elder Companionship
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Postpartum Recovery
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Private Pay
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Consistent Companions
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St Albans
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Suffolk
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Oxfordshire
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Care Act Aligned
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4.3M
older people living alone in the UK today
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23%
of UK adults report feeling lonely regularly
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50%+
gross margin per client, demonstrating sustainability
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3
pilot locations across St Albans, Suffolk & Oxfordshire
The Gap We Fill
Care that doesn't exist anywhere else.
Millions of older women are living alone. Thousands of new mothers are navigating recovery without enough support. Existing services are either task-focused, time-limited, or stretched too thin to provide the consistent, trusted presence that truly makes a difference.
SafeKeepers was built to fill that gap — not as a care agency, but as something more personal. A structured, safeguarding-led companionship service that prioritises relationships, safety, and genuine human connection.
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£9,900
estimated annual cost of severe loneliness per person
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36%
of women aged 65+ in England & Wales live alone
"SafeKeepers provides a preventative solution that supports independence and reduces pressure on health and care services."
Our Services
Two services. One philosophy.
Both built on safeguarding, consistency, and genuine human connection.
Elder Companionship
For older women living independently
Regular, structured visits from a dedicated companion focused on emotional wellbeing, safety awareness, and early identification of risk — long before a crisis occurs.
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Consistent one-to-one companion matching
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Monthly subscription packages available
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Full-day support during recovery periods
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Family reassurance updates with consent
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Safeguarding-trained companions
Postpartum Recovery
For women in the fourth trimester
A dedicated team of companions trained specifically for the postpartum period — providing emotional support, gentle presence, and reassurance during recovery at home.
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Dedicated postpartum-trained companions
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Private-pay, family-arranged service
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Flexible scheduling around recovery needs
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Emotional wellbeing and safety monitoring
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Separate from midwifery and health visiting
How It Works
Simple, thoughtful,
from the very first call.
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Initial consultation
We take time to understand your needs, circumstances, and what would make the biggest difference. No rushing, no forms — just a conversation.
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Careful matching
We match you with a companion whose personality and background are the right fit — because consistency and trust are everything to us.
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Safety assessment
Before visits begin, we carry out a safety visit to understand your home environment, establish a baseline, and set up any family communication preferences.
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Regular visits begin
Your companion visits on a schedule that works for you — focused on conversation, connection, and keeping a watchful, caring eye on your wellbeing.
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Ongoing oversight
Every visit is documented. We review safeguarding notes weekly, check in with families regularly, and adapt the service as needs evolve.
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Quarterly reviews
We formally review your wellbeing, update your care plan, and ensure the service continues to meet your needs — and the needs of your family.
Our Values
Built on S.A.F.E.
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Safety
Safeguarding underpins every visit, every record, and every relationship.
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Accountability
Clear structures ensure consistent, transparent and defensible practice.
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Fairness
Every client treated with dignity, respect, and equality.
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Empowerment
We support independence — we never replace it.
Testimonials
Client Review
Knowing someone was there every week made the world of difference — not just for my mother, but for all of us.
A family in St Albans
Elder companionship client
After the birth I felt so isolated. Having a companion just to sit with me and talk made recovery feel possible again.
Postpartum recovery client
Oxfordshire
The consistency is what sets SafeKeepers apart. The same face, every week. My mum actually looks forward to it.
Family member
Suffolk
I finally feel like someone is watching out for her — properly, not just dropping in to tick a box.
Daughter of elder companionship
Client
Where We Operate
Serving three communities,
with plans to grow.
St Albans
Hertfordshire
A growing population with a 17.6% increase in residents aged 65+, and a strong private-pay market with 60% of households not experiencing deprivation.
~12% of households are single older adults
Woodbridge
Suffolk
One of the most significantly ageing areas in the UK, with 31–32% of residents already aged over 65 and an 85+ population projected to grow by 79.5%.
64–66% of older people living alone are women
Oxfordshire
South East England
With 725,300 residents and 18% aged 65+, the wider county presents a strong market with both significant need and the financial capacity to access private services.
~29–31% of people aged 65+ live alone