Companionship
Kind, trusted companionship for elderly and disabled people who would like connection, activities and gentle support.
Stayawhile Calm, trusted everyday support
Company that helps people feel connected.
Stayawhile brings companionship, pet sitting and babysitting into one safe, simple place for older and disabled people, families and organizations.
Trusted companion profiles
Clear profiles help families choose someone who feels right.
Safe by design
Profiles, DBS checks, messaging, bookings and support in one place.
Share what would make the visit feel right
Choose a verified companion
Book, message and manage safely
Services
Carefully matched support for everyday wellbeing
A warmer, clearer way to find the right person for companionship, family care or pet care.
Pet sitting
Reliable visits, feeding routines, walks and calm home check-ins for pets while you are away.
Babysitting
Flexible, DBS-led childcare support for families who need safe, reassuring help.
Organisation support
Trusted companion groups and social visit support for care homes, communities and local organisations.
Why Stayawhile
Built to feel safe, personal and easy.
The experience is designed around trust and reassurance, from first browse through to every booked visit.
DBS vetted companions
Every companion passes a DBS check and ID verification before they can be booked.
Safeguarding first
Clear safety guidance, profile checks and support built into the service.
Confidence to book
Reviews, profiles and booking history help everyone feel reassured.
Key features
Everything you need, built in.
Thoughtful features that keep every visit safe, simple and personal — from booking to messaging to peace of mind.
Your emergency contact, by voice
Save a trusted emergency contact, then just say their name and Stayawhile calls them straight away and sends them an alert with your approximate location, so help is never more than a word away.
Safe in app messaging
Chat before and after every visit in one protected place, so personal details stay private.
AI assistant
A built in helper that finds the right companion for you based on your interests and requirements, answers questions, books visits and guides you around the app, by text or voice.
24hr support
Real help whenever you need it. Our support team and safety guidance are available around the clock.
Reminders & updates
Get a clear notification the moment a booking is confirmed, plus handy reminders before every visit.
Safety, by voice
Say your safe word. We call emergency services.
If you ever feel unsafe, just speak your private safe word and Stayawhile calls emergency services for you. Optional and always in your control.
Get startedReady to use Stayawhile?
Open the main app to login or create your account as a member, companion or organization.
Companionship
Kind, trusted companionship for elderly and disabled people who would like connection, activities and gentle support.