No one to collect you from hospital? We're here.

Professional, compassionate discharge companions across Ireland. Because no one should leave hospital alone.

🛡️ Garda-vetted companions 📋 Fully insured 📞 Real person on the phone

How it works

Simple, reassuring steps from booking to home.

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Book your companion

Tell us the hospital, discharge date and time, home address. Takes two minutes online or one phone call.

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Meet your companion

A vetted, friendly companion arrives at the ward at discharge time. Fully insured and experienced in care.

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Safe journey home

Help with belongings and mobility, gentle drive home, comfortable every step of the way.

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Settled at home

Inside the door, kettle on, heating up, family rung. We stay as long as your booking allows.

What we do

A taxi plus a concierge plus a friend. Tailored to what you need.

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Discharge Escort

The core service. Vetted companion collects from the ward, drives home, settles in. Pickup and home for one fixed price.

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Post-Op Support

Extended recovery support at home — meal prep, medication setup, comfort. Base service plus the hours you need.

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Hospital Visit Companion

Accompaniment to a hospital appointment — sitting through the wait, helping understand what was said, getting safely home.

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Elderly Check-Ins

Regular visits after a hospital discharge or for elders living alone. Peace of mind for families, real care for elders.

Why families choose Here2Help

Vetted companions

Every companion is Garda-vetted, with prior healthcare or care-work experience. Background-checked, reference-checked, trained.

Fully insured

Public liability and professional indemnity cover on every booking. Motor insurance verified for every companion.

Compassionate care

Dignity, warmth, patience. We treat every patient the way we'd want someone to treat our own family.

Reliable and punctual

Hospital discharge is stressful enough. We arrive when promised, ready at the ward, never rushed.

Flexible scheduling

Same-day bookings where we can. Weekend and out-of-hours cover. Hospital delays don't catch us out.

Available across Ireland

Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford — and growing. Anywhere we don't have direct cover, we can quote.

Transparent, simple pricing

One base price for the trip home. Extra hours if you need them. No subscriptions, no surprises.

Need more time?

Extra hours billed at €30/hour, in 30-minute increments. Add as many as you need at booking, or extend on the day.

Post-op recovery

Add 2-4 hours for meal prep, medication setup, settling time after surgery.

Full day support

Add 4-6 hours for cancer treatment recovery, oncology day cases, or extended post-op care.

Hospital delays

First 90 minutes of delay included. Further waiting billed at the standard hourly rate.

Outside Dublin: same €100 base, travel surcharge for distance quoted upfront before you confirm.

Areas we cover

Major cities first. Wider Ireland by arrangement.

Dublin

All Dublin postcodes plus surrounding Wicklow, Kildare and Meath. Five hospital landing pages live:

Cork

Cork city and surrounding regions. Supporting patients from Cork University Hospital and Mercy University Hospital.

Galway

Galway city and surrounding areas. Supporting University Hospital Galway patients.

Limerick

Limerick city and surroundings. Serving University Hospital Limerick patients.

Waterford

Waterford city and surrounding areas. University Hospital Waterford patients.

Other areas

Expanding nationwide. Contact us about availability in your area.

Stories from our families

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"My mum was discharged after a hip operation and I couldn't collect her that day. Here2Help was absolutely brilliant. The companion was so gentle and professional. Mum felt safe and looked after. I can't thank them enough." — Margaret, Dublin
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"I had no family nearby after my surgery. The team at Here2Help made what could have been a scary situation into something manageable. They helped me settle at home and even called to check on me the next day. Real human kindness." — Sarah, Cork
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"As a busy daughter working abroad, I was so worried about my elderly father leaving hospital alone. Here2Help gave me complete peace of mind. They didn't just drive him home — they made sure he was comfortable and settled. Worth every euro." — Aoife, Galway

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance do I need to book?

Ideally at least 48 hours before discharge — but same-day bookings are usually possible. Call us directly at +353 1 234 5678 and we'll do what we can.

What does €100 actually cover?

The full pickup-and-home service: companion arrives at the ward, takes handover from nursing staff, helps with belongings, prescriptions and walking aids, drives gently home, helps your relative inside, gets them settled, texts the family. Estimated 1.5 to 2 hours. If your relative needs more time, extra hours are €30 each.

What if my discharge is delayed?

Hospital delays happen all the time. The first 90 minutes of delay is included in the base price. After that, waiting is billed at €30/hour. There's no charge for rescheduling within reason if discharge is pushed to another day.

Are your companions trained in healthcare?

Our companions come from healthcare backgrounds — HCAs, retired nurses, home-care staff, QQI Level 5 graduates. They're trained in patient support and Garda-vetted. They're not nurses and we never imply they are. For specialist medical needs, ring us and we'll discuss what's right.

Do you provide transport?

Yes — transport is built into the base service. Companion arrives in their own vehicle, drives your relative home. If your relative needs wheelchair-accessible transport specifically, mention it at booking — we partner with wheelchair-equipped operators where needed and quote upfront.

Is Here2Help available on weekends?

Yes — hospital discharges happen seven days a week. Weekend and holiday bookings are available. There may be a small surcharge for bank holiday dates, quoted before you confirm.

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Book your companion

Two-minute booking. A real person calls you back to confirm within the hour.

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