Telephone befriending (call companions)

Call companions is our telephone befriending service ensuring older people stay connected to the outside world. Call companions is available to anyone aged 75 and over who’s socially isolated and would like a regular chat over the phone with a friendly volunteer.

One of our call companions will phone you at a time that suits both of you, most likely once a week or twice a month. The calls last for half an hour or so and you can chat about anything that interests you. What’s great is that the same volunteer phones you each time, so you can get to know each other and share stories and laughter – for as long as you both want. The service is completely free and you don’t have to continue with it if you decide it’s not for you.