The risk of loneliness and isolation increases as we get older. This is particularly true when circumstances change, for example a partner passing on or family moving away. If you are worried about your elderly relative feeling isolated, there are a number of support systems in place in the area. This article will look at befriending in Buckinghamshire and how one gets access to these services.
There are other ways to keep your elderly relatives busy. Exercising is a great way to stay healthy and sociable. You may also want to take a look at exercise classes for the elderly in Buckinghamshire and lunch clubs for seniors in Buckinghamshire.
Find Local Befriending Services Across Buckinghamshire:
Age UK Bucks Befriending Plus
Befriending Plus, run by Age UK Buckinghamshire, matches trained volunteers with older people who have limited social contact. Matches are made based upon shared interests and experiences. At the discretion of the volunteer, practical assistance can also be provided. This includes help with transport to appointments and collecting prescriptions.
- Telephone: 01296 431 911
- Email: [email protected]
- Download Referral Form
Age UK Milton Keynes Befriending Service
Age UK Milton Keynes provides a number of free befriending services, each suitable to different needs.
LiveLife
LiveLife is a befriending service offering social, emotional and practical help over the phone. It aims to help people feel less lonely or anxious.
- Telephone: 01908 973720
- More information
Visiting
Volunteers visit elderly members of the community in their home or garden for a cup of tea and a chat. Please call the number below if you are interested.
- Telephone: 01908 550700
- More information
Walking
Volunteer befrienders accompany an older person on a short walk near their home.ย This scheme helps to keep older people active in later life increasing confidence.
- Telephone: 01908 550700
- More information
Re-Engage in Buckinghamshire
Re-Engage is a national charity with the aim of fighting loneliness among the over 75s. Across Buckinghamshire, Re-Engage run a calls companionship programme and social groups. Please use the online map to find a group in the area.
Ellie Plummer and Ed Nash are the main contacts for Re-Engage in Buckinghamshire. For more information please find their contact details below.
- Ellie Plummer: [email protected]
- Ed Nash: [email protected]