Befriending Service
The aim of the service is to provide friendship and support to older people who are housebound, lonely and isolated with no regular contact with other people.
How does the service work?
The service offers a regular telephone call or a visit from a volunteer befriender for a cup of tea and a chat
Anyone can refer to the service. Someone will contact you to arrange a visit to discuss your needs and match a volunteer befriender. The volunteer befriender will be introduced to you and will telephone or visit on a regular basis at your convenience.
How can I be referred to this service?
- You can call and refer yourself
- A relative or friend can call on your behalf
- A health or social work professional can call for you
To make a referral or for more information on this service please contact:-
Shirley Rice Befriending Co-Ordinator
shirley.rice@ageconcernbd.org.uk
Phone Number: 020 8270 4957
http://www.ac-communities.org.uk/documents//Befriending Service June 06-6.pdf