Befriending - Bromley

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

Email: befriending@bromleywell.org.uk
Telephone: 0208 315 1850

This service offers a vital lifeline to older people who would otherwise feel alone and socially isolated. Our trained and vetted Community Befriender volunteers could provide support through home visits, telephone befriending, out & about, and community hubs.

Telephone befriending & Client homes (1:1 Befriending)

Telephone companionship from a volunteer or home visits for companionship and perhaps a cup of tea whilst playing scrabble or doing something else together – the service is offered 7 days a week at times convenient to clients.

Out & About

A volunteer to encourage and motivate people to get out in the community, accompanying on short walks, out for a coffee or perhaps some light shopping until the person feels confident to go on their own.

Monthly Walking group

An opportunity to socialise, make friends and get out in the community.

Community Hubs

South Street Café, Bromley
Community Resource Center, Orpington