Your safety is our
highest priority.

We are committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and professional companionship support. All staff are carefully selected, trained, and supported to ensure high standards of care and client wellbeing.

Three pillars of trust

Every member of our team is held to the same rigorous standards before they ever step foot in a client’s home.

PVG Registered Staff

Every member of the Heritage team holds a current PVG certificate — Scotland’s most rigorous vetting standard for working with vulnerable adults.

Safer Recruitment

Our recruitment process includes enhanced PVG checks, identity verification, right to work checks, professional references, interview assessments, and confidentiality agreements.

Ongoing Training

Staff receive continuous training across safeguarding, dementia awareness, GDPR, health & safety, infection control, and hospital discharge procedures.

Safer hiring practices

We recruit compassionate individuals who demonstrate professionalism, empathy, reliability, and respect for dignity and independence. All staff undergo a thorough vetting process including:

Enhanced PVG checks
Identity verification
Right to work checks
Professional references
Interview and suitability assessments
Confidentiality agreements
Heritage Companionship vetted staff

Ongoing staff training

Our companions receive ongoing training and guidance. Training is regularly reviewed to maintain quality and best practice standards.

Safeguarding adults
Professional boundaries
Confidentiality & GDPR awareness
Infection prevention and hygiene
Lone working procedures
Health & safety awareness
Dementia awareness
Communication and companionship skills
Equality, diversity & inclusion
Emergency response procedures
Hospital discharge support protocols
Heritage staff training and care

Our safeguarding commitment

We take safeguarding seriously and maintain clear procedures for identifying, responding to, and reporting concerns regarding vulnerable adults. All concerns are escalated to the appropriate statutory authorities without delay.

All staff are expected to:

Promote dignity and respect
Maintain professional conduct
Protect client confidentiality
Report concerns immediately
Follow safeguarding and escalation procedures
Request Full Policy
Zero Tolerance
Harm & Neglect Policy
Disclosure Scotland
PVG Scheme Members
Fully Insured
Public Liability Cover
24-48hr Response
To all safeguarding concerns

Health & safety practices

We operate in line with health and safety best practices to protect clients, staff, and families. This includes:

Risk assessments
Safe lone working guidance
Infection control measures
Incident reporting procedures
Home environment awareness

Confidentiality & privacy

Client information is handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with UK GDPR and data protection regulations. We respect every client’s privacy, dignity, and personal choices at all times.

UK GDPR Compliant

All personal data is processed lawfully, stored securely, and never shared without consent except where required by law.

Committed to continuous improvement

We are committed to continuous improvement through regular review, client feedback, and internal quality monitoring.

Staff Supervision

Regular supervision and support sessions ensure our team maintains high standards and receives the guidance they need.

Training Updates

Training programmes are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current best practice and regulatory requirements.

Client Feedback

We actively seek feedback from clients and families to improve our services and respond to individual needs.

Service Reviews

Regular internal reviews of service delivery ensure we consistently meet the standards our clients and families deserve.

Our promise to you

We aim to provide dependable companionship services that families can trust — delivered with kindness, professionalism, and respect.

Compassion. Respect. Dignity.

Understanding our scope

We are transparent about what we do and do not provide.

What we provide

  • Companionship and social engagement
  • Light housework and home support
  • Meal preparation assistance
  • Hospital discharge transition support
  • Accompanied outings and appointments
  • Welfare checks and safety monitoring
  • Emotional support and reassurance

What we do not provide

  • Personal care (bathing, dressing)
  • Medication administration
  • Clinical or nursing support
  • Regulated care services
  • Medical advice or diagnosis
  • Physical therapy or rehabilitation
  • 24-hour live-in care