Befriending Service

We offer a free befriending service to lonely or isolated people aged over 55 or above living in Milton Keynes.

We aim to provide a carefully matched volunteer befriender who will normally visit at least once a week.

Our befrienders offer a kind, empathic listening ear and may be able to provide details of other services that may be helpful. Older people who are vulnerable or nervous of socialising very much appreciate the opportunity for a chat with a friendly, caring person.

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

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To be considered for the service individuals must be:

⚆ Aged 55 or older living in Milton Keynes

⚆ Live alone

⚆ Have little or no friends visiting on a regular basis

⚆ Have no family close by

⚆ Do not attend other activities, e.g. day centres, community classes

If you are interested in our service or know someone that may benefit from the service, please contact our Befriending Coordinator, Sam Snelus, by telephone, email or post.

T: 01908 550700 E:sam.snelus@ageukmiltonkeynes.org.uk

Age UK Milton Keynes

Today we support approximately 6,000 older people each year, aiming to:

• Reduce social isolation and loneliness

• Empower older people to maintain their independence

• Improve the standard of living of those living in poverty

• Enhance self-respect, confidence, and self-worth amongst older people to encourage emotional and physical resilience

• Promote well-being and help people prepare for the life ahead

In the last 12 months, we have:

• delivered 4844 hot meals to older people in our community

• raised £2.3million in unclaimed benefits for older people in poverty

• provided 16,343 hours of shopping and housework to older people who need a little extra help to manage daily life

• provided 9,100 hours of befriending support to older people living alone