Befriending

Please note, this service is not available outside Age UK North Craven - Head Office's catchment area.

Email: info@ageuknorthcraven.org
Telephone: 07129 823 066
Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northcraven/

It can be tough in later life if you are on your own. Sometimes family members move away, we lose contact with old friends, or a bereavement can leave us feeling lonely. If you need a bit of company, our befriending service can help.

We run both Visiting Befriending and a Telephone Befriending service which has become very popular. If you would like more information on either of these please phone 01729 823066

What is befriending?

If you're feeling a bit lonely, or just would like a bit of extra company, then we can arrange a match between you and a volunteer, who will phone you on a regular basis. Both the older people and the volunteers find it a really enjoyable experience, and lots of them have developed strong friendships.
Should you prefer a not so local service, there is The Silver Line a 24hr service free on 0800 470 8090

https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/

How do you get a befriender?

If you're an older person interested in having a befriender, then we will talk to you about what you want, your likes, your dislikes and your needs. That will help us to find a volunteer who will be a good match for you.

Contact us at our Age UK North Craven offices to have a chat about befriending and find out more.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northcraven/about-us/contact-us/

Other ideas if you're feeling a bit lonely

If you've been feeling isolated, then here are some things you could try. Covid-19 has restricted some of the things we were able to offer you, but as soon as we can we will return to most of these....

Contact us about our lunch clubs, days out and activities. We have transport services too.
If you like classes and learning new things, contact Settle's University of the Third Age, which has classes for older people.
If you're able to, why not try volunteering? You'll meet new people and learn new things.

Could you befriend someone in your community?

Do something amazing today and sign up to become a volunteer befriender.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northcraven/get-involved/volunteer/befriending-volunteer/