Age UK East London – Befriending Programme

Age UK

What

A free befriending programme that matches lonely and/or isolated older people to a trained volunteer. It offers one to one sessions to: promote independence - ensuring more people can stay independent for longer, and to provide connection - enabling friendship and social connection for older people. For more information, please visit the website.

Where

Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Newham only

Who

People aged 50 and over

Available for friends and family

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