Befriending
Get paired up with a befriender with similar interests, who will visit you at home or give you a weekly friendship call.

Free to call 8am – 7pm 365 days a year
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Get a free weekly friendship call. We'll match you with one of our volunteers. Our service is flexible to suit the different needs of everyone who takes part.
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Here's how, with your support, ½ð¶à±¦´«Õæ is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
Our local ½ð¶à±¦´«Õæs are a doorway to a huge variety of social events, friendship clubs for older people and local leisure activities.
Each local ½ð¶à±¦´«Õæ has its own unique timetable of clubs and classes – what runs at one ½ð¶à±¦´«Õæ will be different to a neighbouring one. Examples include:
You may need to book a place in the class and you will usually pay a small amount to take part.
Get paired up with a befriender with similar interests, who will visit you at home or give you a weekly friendship call.
Our cafes and restaurants are a place for people to meet friends old and new! You also have the option to join a lunch club.
If you’re looking for companionship and need extra care, day centres offer social activities, hot meals and much more.
For more information call the ½ð¶à±¦´«Õæ Advice Line on 0800 678 1602.
We’re open 8am to 7pm, every day of the year.
Last updated: May 07 2024