Age UK Hull
About Age UK Hull
The Befriending service aims to reduce loneliness for people aged 50 or over, by providing regular contact at a time which is convenient to the person.
The Telephone Befriending service aims to reduce loneliness for people aged 50 or over, by providing a regular telephone call at a time which is convenient to the person.
The Home Visiting Befriending Service is a project that takes place within Hull and the East Riding offering face-to-face support to older individuals who are housebound in the comfort of their own home.
Penpal Befriending is now available across Hull & East Yorkshire to match older members of our community with pen friends who have common interests or simply share that feeling of excitement when a handwritten letter is posted through the door!
350, Preston Road, Hull, England, HU9 5HH
Service Eligibility
Please call 01482 324 644 to make a referral.
We support those who are aged over 50 years.
Home visiting befriending is only for those who are housebound.
Information for Volunteers
We are looking for friendly, caring people to engage with older individuals who may be experiencing feelings of social isolation. The interactions make a real difference for someone who may not have much company from day to day. Loneliness among older people is becoming a greater issue. The befriending service provides regular, friendly home visits, telephone calls or letters which helps reduce feelings of isolation and rebuild confidence. These allow the older person to enjoy general conversation on subjects that interest them and help prevent the feelings of loneliness.
More InformationAge Groups
Adults (25-65), Older Adults (65+)Themes
Older PeopleRegions
Country: England
Yorkshire and the HumberOther Information
Type of Befriending: Distance befriending including telephone, video call, letter writing or other means, Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Self Referrals Accepted, Friends & Family Referrals Accepted, Professional Referrals Accepted