Befriending
- Location: Age UK Barnet
- Price: Free
Please note, this service is not available outside Age UK Barnet - Head Office's catchment area.
Age UK Barnet
The Ann Owens Centre
Oak Lane
London
N2 8LT
United Kingdom
Email: befriending@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Telephone: 0208 129 7607
Our befriending service matches carefully vetted volunteers with Barnet residents over 55 who are lonely and isolated. Relationships normally involve regular phone or home visits for a chat and a laugh. Some matches may involve doing an activity, help with paperwork and modern technology
Who is the service for?
• The service is for lonely and isolated Barnet residents, aged 55 and over, who are housebound and have no regular social support.
• Our service covers the whole of the borough, but if you live in an area covered by a locally based service or require the services of an organisation that specialises in your area of need, you may be signposted or referred to that organisation.
Making a referral
If you or someone you know is interested in our Befriending Service please email us on befriending@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call Angie Daggers on 0208 129 7607. You will be sent an information pack and a referral form or fill out a referral form below and email or send it back to us.
Click the link for a referral form.
Befriending volunteering
More information on becoming a befriending volunteer
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/barnet/get-involved/volunteer/befriending-volunteer/
FAQs
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/barnet/our-services/befriending/befriending-service-faq/