Age UK Lambeth- Befriending

Our Befriending Service is for older people who may feel socially isolated and lonely. Our target client group is the 40% of Lambeth residents aged over 55 who live alone, although some of our clients do live with family. Research suggests loneliness can be as harmful to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Befriending provides a person with a valuable link to the outside world and often acts as a gateway to further support and social activity. We match each client with a suitable volunteer who lists them for one to three hours a week for some company.