This service is a volunteer based befriending scheme for older people who are isolated. It is available to residents in Havering. The telephone service is Monday to Friday during morning hours.
In addition to providing companionship it also acts as a welfare monitoring service. Referrals are accepted from other agencies or directly from the older person or their family.
We are delighted to announce that we have received grant funding from the National Lottery Community fund to further develop our befriending service.
What is telephone Befriending?
Anyone aged 55 and over can receive a weekday morning telephone call. The volunteer will chat to you, check-up on your wellbeing and follow up if there are any problems. Our staff will refer you to appropriate services where requested or to our Advice and Information Service.
Residents of Havering, aged 55+