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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Our local Age UKs are a doorway to a huge variety of social events, friendship clubs for older people and local leisure activities.
Each local Age UK has its own unique timetable of clubs and classes – what runs at one Age UK 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 Age UK Advice Line on 0800 678 1602.
We’re open 8am to 7pm, every day of the year.
Last updated: May 07 2024