Free to call 8am – 7pm 365 days a year
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.
Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
Caitlin, a volunteer for our telephone friendship service, explains how chess lessons brought her and her friend Sydney closer together.
Linda, a member of the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service, discusses her relationship with her great-grandson, Cayden.
Flora and her telephone befriender Wendy speak to Age UK about what makes their bond so special.
Age UK Wandsworth has introduced Active Chats, which sees volunteers provide telephone befriending with gentle seated exercise.
Age UK talks to Ann, who uses the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service, about her lifelong devotion to animals and the many benefits of owning pets.
This Loneliness Awareness Week, Age UK speaks to three older people about how telephone friends and travelling companions have helped them feel less alone.
joys of older age to life. Age UK storyteller Rosemary shares her experience of using the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service.
The Silver Line Helpline is a free, confidential telephone service for anyone aged 55 or over. Whether you're feeling lonely, need to access support or just want a quick chat, our friendly team are ready
The Silver Line Helpline run by Age UK is a free, confidential telephone service for older people. We provide friendship, conversation and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Dr Naim Dangoor CBE has kindly decided to support Age UK's information and advice work through The Exilarch's Foundation.