Are you lonely, isolated & needing a friendly chat with someone?
Why not join our FREE service.
Call 0116 222 0569 to speak to the Scheme Co-
Registered Charity Number 512991
Age Concern Leicester
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What is the Community Befriending Scheme?
It will be a daily or weekly call to people aged over 50 who live alone and are unable to get out and about. Our volunteers will phone you to chat and make sure all is well.
The service can help for a short time when family and friends are on holiday, or when you have been unwell, or it can simply be a friendly chat on a regular basis, it's your decision.
When is it available?
From Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm. We will phone at a time that suits you.
Who is it for?
The Telephone Befriending Service will operate across the city. In Braunstone we will be developing a volunteer visiting service. We will visit isolated and lonely people in the Braunstone community.
How do I join this scheme?
Contact us and we will arrange for a member of staff to visit you. They will explain
about the service and decide if it is right for you. There will be a simple form
to fill in with the co-
Who can refer?
Any person can refer to this service. A family member, nurse, social worker, friends or your doctor. It is your decision to be involved. There will be no cost whatsoever to yourself.
What happens if I don't answer the phone?
We will ask you to let us know if you won't be in to take our call. If you don't answer we will call back then contact your next of kin or friend.
What will it cost me?
NOTHING! This is a FREE service.
Further details are available by telephoning the Scheme Co-
