Telephone Friendship

A friendly chat when you need it
Thousands of older people have made lasting friendships, or simply enjoyed a chat when they wanted one, through our free telephone friendship service and the Silver Line helpline.

What is telephone friendship?
As we get older, we may find we spend more time on our own. This can sometimes feel lonely, boring or make us miss friends or family.

If you or someone you know is missing the joy of regular conversation, Age UK and our partner charity The Silver Line can help. 

We offer free telephone friendship services so you can enjoy chatting with someone over the phone, all from the comfort of your own home. 

Whether you’d like to speak to someone every week, or just want to talk when the need strikes, we’re here to help.