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Befriending

Befriending is a great way to meet new people and can really make a difference to the life of an older person feeling lonely or isolated. 

Befriending - at the heart of what we do

Some older people, especially those who are housebound through frailty or poor health, can find it difficult to stay socially active. At Link Age Southwark, we have seen how loneliness and isolation can have a harmful effect on the physical and mental health of older people in our community. A regular visit for a friendly chat over a cup of tea or a walk outside can make a huge difference.

Befriending visits can be arranged at times suitable for both the older person and the volunteer. 

Befriending for people living with dementia

We also offer befriending to people living with mild to moderate dementia and who are living independently. For further information, please see the Dementia Services section of our website.

Make a referral

Link Age Southwark welcomes referrals of people who are aged 60 years and over, and people of any age with a confirmed diagnosis of mild to moderate dementia.

If you would like to refer yourself or someone else to our befriending services, you will need to complete a referral form.

Make a referral


Published: 6th August, 2019

Updated: 30th May, 2022

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I've always worked in the NHS, mostly in paediatrics, and when I retired I wanted to do something equally rewarding but different so when I found that Link Age Southwark (Dulwich Helpline as it was then) was looking for befrienders for the elderly I thought this sounded exactly what I was looking for. Read more

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Updated: 9th June, 2020

Author: Janet Lowe

Location: 46 Thurlow Park Road, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8HZ

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