Would regular friendly contact help you feel more connected?
Alzheimer’s Society Companionship is for people living with dementia or awaiting a diagnosis, and for carers of someone with dementia, in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. It offers one-to-one Companion Calls with a trained volunteer, with optional weekly online group conversations and access to an online forum.
- Regular, often weekly, one-to-one phone calls with the same trained volunteer
- Friendly conversation and emotional support to help reduce loneliness
- Optional one-hour weekly online groups that you can dip in and out of
- Online forum available anytime for people affected by dementia
- Flexible support, with help to choose the options that work best for you
Cost: Free
How to access: Request a referral through Joy.
Categories:
Activities for older people
Carers support groups
Connecting with others
Managing a long-term health condition
Mental health
Services for older people
Support for carers
Service access criteria:
Living with a diagnosis of dementia or caring for someone with a diagnosis of dementia
Additional needs catered for:
Dementia friendly
Dementia, Dementia Support, Companionship, Carer