Age UK Westminster
Visiting Befriending & Telephone BefriendingAbout Age UK Westminster
Our befriending service provides friendship and support for older people in the community to ensure they do not become lonely or socially isolated. Age UK Westminster can help you, or an isolated person you know, to find a friend who will come and visit once or twice a week. Perhaps for a chat and a cup of tea, or as company on a walk, or perhaps on an outing to the theatre. A helping hand or a listening ear can make a difference particularly for those that are housebound or have mobility difficulties. We offer both face-to-face and telephone befriending for residents of Westminster aged 60+.
You can find more information and our referral form on our website.
Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, London, England, W10 4JL
Service Eligibility
Clients aged over 60 who live in Westminster are eligible for our befriending service. The Befriending service provides companionship and support, but please note that our Befriending volunteers are not qualified carers.
We are also unable to provide assistance for wheelchair users (pushing wheelchairs) as volunteers are not trained in this area. Please note that we unfortunately cannot accept clients living with Dementia or severe mental health issues as our volunteers are not trained in these areas.
Due to demand priority will be given to those clients who live alone and do not have any family members living in the same household.
Information for Volunteers
A befriending volunteer will be relieving the isolation of lonely or housebound older people by visiting them weekly at their home. They might have a cup of tea and a chat, or go out for a walk. Volunteers may occasionally be asked to undertake other activities such as wheelchair pushing or escorting the client to the shops.
Age Groups
Older People (65+)Themes
Ethnic Minority Communities, Disability, Older PeopleRegions
Country: England
Greater LondonOther 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