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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.

Remote In-person Home visits

Further info

Referrals are to be made via the Essex Wellbeing Service: https://essexwellbeingservice.co.uk/support/social-isolation/

Who can use this service?

Our befriending service is available to lonely and isolated adults aged 18+ living in Essex and 60+ living in Thurrock (excluding Southend).

How are services delivered?

In the home, community and over the phone. 

Locations

Essex WellBeing Service 900 The Crescent, Colchester Business Park Colchester CO4 9YQ.
Office hours 9-5 Monday to Friday
Remote In-person Home visits
Age Well East Room 18 Imperial House, 20-22 Rosemary Road Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1NZ
Office hours 9-3 Monday to Friday
Remote In-person Home visits

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