Frequently Asked Questions

  • Tender Shelter Support is a companionship and recovery support service providing warm, reliable support for elderly individuals and people recovering at home after surgery.

    We focus on emotional wellbeing, companionship, and gentle day-to-day support in the comfort of your home.

  • We provide:

    ✔ Friendly companionship visits
    ✔ Emotional support
    ✔ Meal preparation
    ✔ Help with errands
    ✔ Light outings and walks
    ✔ Post-operative recovery companionship
    ✔ Home visits

  • No.

    Tender Shelter Support does not provide:

    • Bathing

    • Dressing

    • Medication administration

    • Medical care

    • Toileting assistance

    We focus strictly on companionship and non-personal support services.

  • Companionship helps reduce loneliness, improve emotional wellbeing, encourage social interaction, and provide reassurance for both individuals and their families.

    Even simple conversations and regular visits can make a significant difference.

  • Yes.

    We can accompany clients on:

    • Walks

    • Shopping trips

    • Café visits

    • Appointments

    • Light social outings

  • This service supports individuals recovering at home after surgery by providing:

    • Friendly companionship

    • Emotional reassurance

    • Meal preparation

    • Light practical support

    • Help settling back into home routines

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    • Orthopaedic surgery

    • Cosmetic procedures

    • Minor operations

    • Hospital discharge recovery

    • Temporary recovery periods at homescription

  • Yes 💛

    We offer a FREE introductory visit so we can:

    • Meet you

    • Understand your needs

    • Answer questions

    • Ensure we are the right fit

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  • Yes.

    Tender Shelter Support is built on over 10 years of care experience, including NHS background experience.em description.

    We operate professionally and maintain appropriate insurance coverage for our services.

  • We always aim to provide consistency wherever possible, helping clients feel comfortable and familiar with their support companion description

  • We provide home visits across Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.

  • We believe support should feel human, compassionate, and emotionally reassuring—not clinical or impersonal.

    Our focus is not just on tasks, but on making people feel valued, comfortable, and never alone.

  • That’s completely understandable.

    Choosing support for yourself or a loved one is an important decision, which is why we offer a free introductory visit to help you feel comfortable and informed before making any commitment.