What we do...

We provide daily telephone befriending to 250 vulnerable older people. By taking an interest in people, we build trusting relationships which reduces isolation and helps us monitor well-being.
We alert nominated contact persons or the emergency services to potential health problems when our call remains unanswered.

Why we do it...

Independent living.
To enable older people to retain their independence, living in their own home and community.

a picture of one of our earliest members: Margaret

Aims...

  • reduce isolation and exclusion
  • improve emotional well-being
  • improve feeling of being safe
  • alert to potential health problems
  • connect people into their community

Our partners and sponsors:

The Tudor Trust    NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde    Strathclyde Police    The Robertson Trust    Glasgow Community Planning Partnership