Age Well East - Befriending Service
Age Well East’s befriending service supports adults aged 18 and over across Essex who may be feeling lonely or isolated. We offer regular telephone calls, home visits and community companions, helping people build meaningful connections and regain confidence. Our trained volunteers provide friendly, consistent contact tailored to each person’s needs. The service aims to reduce loneliness, improve wellbeing and help people feel more connected to their community, with flexible support that can adapt as circumstances change.
Referrals are to be made via the Essex Wellbeing Service: https://essexwellbeingservice.co.uk/support/social-isolation/
Who can use this service?
How are services delivered?
Our befriending service is available to lonely and isolated adults aged 18+ living in Essex and 60+ living in Thurrock (excluding Southend).
In the home, community and over the phone.
provide.essexwellbeing@nhs.net
0300 303 9988
Essex WellBeing Service 900 The Crescent, Colchester Business Park
Colchester
CO4 9YQ.
Office hours 9-5 Monday to Friday
Age Well East Room 18 Imperial House, 20-22 Rosemary Road
Clacton-on-Sea
CO15 1NZ
Office hours 9-3 Monday to Friday