Careline Calling - Telephone Befriending – Careline Calling

Feeling lonely or cut off and would a regular friendly phone call help? Careline provides free telephone befriending for adults aged 18 or over in Derbyshire Dales, Erewash and East Staffordshire. It is for people who may feel lonely or socially isolated because of bereavement, disability, rural location, caring responsibilities or limited mobility, and who have a phone and can use it for a conversation. - Regular friendly phone calls for companionship and reassurance - Support for people who are housebound, recently bereaved or caring for someone - Calls from a dedicated team of volunteers - Wellbeing check-ins and information about local services that may help - A follow-up process with a chosen contact if a call is missed Cost: Free How to access: Request a referral through Joy.