Wellbeing & Independent Living Support

Helping people stay safe, warm, connected and independent.

Practical and preventative wellbeing support for older adults, people living alone, families, and professionals delivered where it matters most: at home.

What we do

Support that keeps independence within reach.

LAKS Wellbeing & Independent Living Support Services provides flexible support that helps people remain independent, confident, and connected in their own homes and communities.

Our approach

Our services help prevent, reduce, or delay the need for ongoing care by providing early practical support before needs escalate.

Our support includes

Everyday help, delivered with care.

Every visit is built around the person, not a checklist small acts of practical support that add up to real independence.

Companionship and social support

Friendly, regular visits that ease loneliness and bring conversation back into the week.

Wellbeing visits and welfare checks

Short, caring check-ins that catch small concerns before they become bigger problems.

Shopping and errands

Help with the weekly shop, prescriptions and everyday errands, done alongside or on your behalf.

Meal preparation support

Support putting together simple, nourishing meals at home.

Laundry support

A helping hand keeping washing, ironing and linens under control.

Light household support

Tidying, dusting and general upkeep to keep the home comfortable and manageable.

Appointment support

Accompaniment to medical, dental or other appointments, with a friendly face along the way.

Community connection

Introductions to local groups, clubs and activities that rebuild a sense of belonging.

Hospital discharge and settle-in support

Practical help getting home safely and settled after a hospital stay.

Overnight wellbeing support

Reassuring overnight presence for added peace of mind when it's needed most.

Family peace-of-mind visits

Regular updates and visits for families who can't always be there in person.

Onward referrals

Connecting people to the right additional services when further support is needed.

Holding hand support

Holding Hand Support is a flexible service for individuals who do not require regular weekly support but need occasional practical assistance or reassurance. Support is provided as needed, whether for appointments, paperwork, shopping, accessing community services, or other everyday tasks. This service helps people maintain their independence while knowing trusted support is available whenever they need it.

Not sure where to start? Let's talk it through.

A short callback with our team can help you find the right kind of support no commitment, no pressure.

Who we support

People, families and professionals we work alongside.

Whoever you’re supporting or being supported by there’s a way in for you.

Older adults

Support to stay independent, safe and confident at home.

People living alone

Regular contact and practical help that eases isolation.

People recovering from illness

Everyday support while strength and confidence return.

People recently discharged from hospital

A safe, settled return home with the right help in place.

Families living overseas

Trusted, local eyes and ears when you can't be there yourself.

Busy professionals caring for parents

Reliable support that shares the load of caring from afar.

Social workers and hospital discharge teams

A dependable partner for safe, timely discharge planning.

Housing associations and community organisations

Wellbeing support that complements your existing services.

Ready when you are

Take the first step towards the right support.

Book a free, no-obligation consultation and we’ll help you work out exactly what kind of support fits for you, or someone you care about.