Age UK Northamptonshire Telephone Befriending
Free regular telephone conversations with a trained volunteer for people experiencing loneliness or isolation.
You do not have to carry every part of this alone. Support can help make things feel steadier, clearer and a little less overwhelming.
About this service
Age UK Northamptonshire Telephone Befriending offers free regular telephone conversations with a trained volunteer for people experiencing loneliness or isolation. This service is there to provide practical help, specialist support and clearer next steps when caring responsibilities, memory concerns, bereavement, later life needs or serious illness are affecting everyday life. Depending on the service, support may include advice, respite, assessment, diagnosis, emotional support, hospice care or follow-up guidance. Checking the website or contacting the service can help confirm how support is accessed and what is currently available.
How they can help you
Age UK Northamptonshire Telephone Befriending can help by providing calm, informed support that meets people with dignity and understanding. Depending on the service, this may include advice, practical planning, specialist assessment, emotional support, respite guidance, dementia-related help, befriending or end-of-life care. The aim is to reduce uncertainty, improve support around the person and help families feel less alone.
What to expect
When you get in touch, you can usually expect a kind, clear response and guidance on the next step for support.
Who it's for
People who are older or isolated and would benefit from regular friendly telephone contact.
Eligibility
Usually for older people or others who meet the befriending criteria in Northamptonshire.
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Usually for older people or others who meet the befriending criteria in Northamptonshire.
- services.opening_hours
- Monday to Friday 9:30am - 4:00pm
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
Contact
01604 210625access@ageuknorthants.org.ukVisit WebsiteThe William and Patricia Venton Centre, York Road, Northampton, NN1 5QJReport a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free
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Contact
01604 210625access@ageuknorthants.org.ukVisit WebsiteThe William and Patricia Venton Centre, York Road, Northampton, NN1 5QJReport a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free