Services Delivered by Age UK
Friendly Phone Calls is a free service to those experiencing debilitating effects of chronic loneliness.
Summary of service provided
Friendly Phone Calls is a free service to those experiencing debilitating effects of chronic loneliness. Suitably trained volunteers visit such clients in their own home. They listen, laugh, share stories, memories and, by means of the guided conversation, begin the process of finding out what would make a difference. Ultimately the aim would be, over time, to try and help the lonely older person become more involved in their communities through activities already happening. Links with Village Agents are already strong in this area.
Services offered within OMH
Older People’s Support—Friendly Phone Calls is a free service for those experiencing the debilitating effects of chronic loneliness. Suitably trained volunteers visit clients in their own homes.
