Regular telephone friendship service matches over-60s with a friendly volunteer for a weekly chat
To sign up for regular telephone calls from the friendship service you need to:
- be over 60
- have your own landline or mobile phone
- be able to hear and be understood over the phone
- commit to a regular call at the same time each week
Services may not be as helpful for people with memory loss, dementia or mental health issues who need a higher level support. These conditions may affect the person’s ability to build a telephone friendship and, in some instances, people with these conditions may actually find the calls more distressing
Find out more on their website:
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/befriending-services/sign-up-for-telephone-befriending/