How it works
From referral to first visit in 48 hours
Self-referral takes 90 seconds. Referrals can also come from your GP, a social prescribing link worker, Joy Marketplace, or a hospital discharge team.
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Referral
Via Joy Marketplace, kith.care, GP card, or hospital discharge team. Self-referral takes 90 seconds.
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Intake Call
We call within 2 hours. UCLA Loneliness Scale, interests, availability, safeguarding screen.
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Matching
Companion matched within 48 hours on geography, interests, language, and availability.
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First Visit
Companion profile sent before arrival. GPS check-in. Family notified. Visit notes within 2 hours.
Ready when you are
Self-refer in 2 minutes. No GP needed. We call back within 2 hours.
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