Befriending
We offer a range of services which support people at risk of social isolation and loneliness.
All of our volunteers are DBS checked and our team are happy to discuss any requests you may have.
What we offer
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Face to Face Befriending
Based on your interests and preferences we will match you with one of our fully trained and DBS checked Volunteers, who will visit you in your home to provide friendship and support.
(Hillingdon Only)
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Telephone Befriending
Our volunteers will ring you each week for a friendly chat.
The time and day will be flexible to suit you both, as will be the length of call.
(Hillingdon only)
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Good Neighbours Service
Our Good Neighbour Volunteers can provide occasional/ one off practical help and support. This can include occasional shopping/ collecting prescriptions and posting parcels/letters etc.
(Hillingdon and Harrow only)
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Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
We are delivering 2 programmes of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), one aimed at people who are living with mild to moderate dementia and the other for carers of people who have dementia.
(Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent)
Why I volunteer for the Befriending Service
In February 2022, the befriending team asked their volunteers to tell them why they volunteered for the service.
Contact the Befriending team
If you or someone you know would like to find out more information about our befriending services, please contact a member of our team on 0203 949 5782 Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm or