Befriending For People Aged 70 Plus

Our trained volunteer befrienders can offer an hour or so companionship each week.  This might be having a chat and a coffee in your home, or going out  for a walk or a cuppa.  We try our very best to match you with a volunteers who you will have something in common with, like a shared hobby or interest.

To access this service, a professional who knows you must complete a referral form along with you, using your answers.  This could be a GP, social worker or paid carer, anybody who is providing you with care or support.  When we receive the completed form, we will check that you meet the criteria for the service.  If you do, we will get in touch and arrange to come out and visit you.  This helps us get to know you better, and understand what you would like from the befriending relationship.

To be referred for this service, you must be aged 70 plus, living in East Renfrewshire and self- identify as feeling lonely or isolated.  You must also not be receiving any other services which provide social support or companionship.

Please note we can't accept self referrals, referrals from family members/friends or referrals for people who are residents in care homes.

Professionals can access a copy of the referral form below.