Dementia Befriending Service

Please note, this service is not available outside Age UK Barnet - Head Office's catchment area.

Age UK Barnet
The Ann Owens Centre
Oak Lane
London
N2 8LT
United Kingdom

Email: rowan.gibbons@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Telephone: 02081 297612

Please be aware that we are now closed to new referrals and hope to re-open at the beginning of September. We are currently at full capacity, and it is essential that we manage the service safely.

Please note, any referrals sent in will be placed on a waiting list.

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Our Dementia Befriending Service will provide companionship to older people who are living with dementia. This service is for people with a confirmed diagnosis of dementia within the mild to moderate range, who are socially isolated and would like a companion.

'A dementia diagnosis can bring many challenges including feelings of loneliness and isolation and our service aims to combat loneliness and make people feel part of the wider community,' says Becky Bayne, who is coordinating the service.

This service is funded by Henry Smith Charity.

The aims of this service

- to provide companionship to older people who are living with dementia

- to help combat loneliness and isolation

- to assist these individuals to feel part of the wider community

How to refer onto this service

Just email rowan.gibbons@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone Rowan on 0208 129 7612. You can also refer onto this service using the Befriending Services form below, which is also used for clients who do not have a dementia diagnosis.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/barnet/our-services/befriending/befriending-service-faq/

Find out more about our befriending service for people who are not living with dementia