Befriending Services for the Elderly in Essex

Befriending Services for the Elderly in Essex

befriending services for the elderly in Essex

Older people are often more likely to feel lonely and socially isolated than any other members of the population. This can be for a range of reasons, including going out less or being less mobile. This is particularly difficult when older people live far away from their family.

To combat this, there are many befriending services operating in Essex. Befriending services provide someone for older people to talk to, be it by email, telephone or in person. Another option is Day Care Centres in Essex – which allow elderly people to be looked after during the day in a safe, social, and comfortable environment.

On this page we have listed some of the befriending services available for older people in Essex.

Find a Helper for companionship and more with Good Life Sorted

Good Life Sorted will introduce you to a local Helper to take on any tasks you might needย help with from companionship to cooking, from light cleaning to running errands.

Find Local Befriending Services Across Essex

Age Well East

Supports people in later years through their advice and information service, communities
and friendship service, dementia service and emotional support service.ย  They support those who are over 18 experiencing loneliness or bereavement across wider parts of Essex.

You can refer your relative or yourself to their services by contacting theirย Community and friendship teams to find out more on 0300 37 33 333ย or via email on [email protected].

Re-Engage Social Groups

local befriending services for the elderly in essex

Re-Engage run social groups in Essex where older people can meet up and chat over a cup of tea or coffee. The groups usually meet monthly, and cover most of the Essex area, including Basildon, Brentwood, Brightlingsea, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Epping, Harlow and Southend-on-Sea.

You can find the group nearest to your relative by entering their postcode or exploring the Online Map on the Re-Engage Website.

Voluntary Action Epping Forest Befriending

Voluntary Action Epping Forest Befriending run social groups 3 times a week for over 65s and their carers. This idea was developed to prevent feelings of loneliness and isolation by helping older people to make new friends and interact with the community.

As well as offering weekly social clubs, Voluntary Action Epping Forest Befriending organise fortnightly day trips which include visits to the theatre, cinema and more.

Tuesday
Where? Leonard Davis House, Kiln Rd, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6BS

Wednesday
St John the Baptist Church, Church Lane, Loughton, IG10 1PD

Friday
Jubilee Court, Ninefields, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3JB

They also provide a volunteer, home-visit based befriending service for people in the Epping area.

National Telephone Befriending Services

There are many national, telephone befriending services in the UK that can act as an alternative to the local options listed on this page. If this is more like something that youโ€™re after, you can click on each service below to be taken to their website and find more information on what they can offer and how to get involved.