Phoning Friends is a telephone befriending service for people over 60 years old living in England and Wales, who live alone with little contact from
family or friends.
Phoning Friends is run by Friends of the Elderly, a charity motivated by a desire for all people in old age to retain independence, dignity, choice, and peace of mind.
Friendship can seem scarce as we get older, especially for older people living alone. Phoning Friends helps prevent feelings of loneliness and isolation by providing a regular phone call from a friendly volunteer.
We match each older person to a volunteer based on compatibility and similar interests.
Clients receive regular telephone calls from their volunteer to build a lasting friendship over the phone.
Clients’ feelings of loneliness and isolation will be reduced.
As friendships develop between volunteers and clients, the older person’s confidence often returns.
Phoning Friends is a telephone befriending service provided by Friends of the Elderly. Registered Charity No. 226064.
To become a Phoning Friends volunteer, please contact the manager.
