Companionship: Befriending
- Location: Age UK Norfolk
- Price: Free
Email: befriending@ageuknorfolk.org.uk
Telephone: 01603785223
Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/norfolk
As we get older, staying socially connected can sometimes become more difficult — whether due to health, mobility, or changes in circumstances. Our befriending service is here to offer regular, friendly conversation and companionship.
Whether you're looking for someone to talk to, share stories with, or simply enjoy a cuppa and a chat, our trained volunteers are here to help you feel more connected and supported. It’s a simple idea that can make a real difference.
Telephone Befriending
PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR TELEPHONE BEFRIENDING SERVICE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED TO NEW REFERRALS. PLEASE SEE OUR GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP SERVICE FOR OTHER BEFRIENDING SERVICES.
Our Befriending service offers people aged 65 or over a friendly weekly phone call with one of our local volunteers or Befriending Co-ordinator. We call weekly for an enjoyable and stimulating chat and also offer the opportunity to take part in a fun quiz, all of which can help to ease feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Our Befriending service is free for our members and we welcome the support of volunteers and donations to help us continue running this service.
For further information, please view our befriending fact sheet on the link below:
Telephone Befriending Fact Sheet
Telephone Befriending Referral Form
Face-to-Face Befriending at Holmwood House Care, Swaffham
We provide personal befriending visits to residents at Holmwood House Care who are bedbound and unable to participate in the home's scheduled social activities. This one-on-one support helps combat loneliness and ensures every resident feels seen and valued.
Please note: Referrals for this service must come directly from Holmwood House Care. If you're interested, kindly speak with the staff at the care home to find out more.