Coronavirus – Telephone befriending

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A list of telephone befriending services and online classes and groups and during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Go to Other coronavirus related pages on Live Well Liverpool  and  Liverpool & coronavirus Facebook groups 

Merseyside Dementia Radio Community Interest Company radio station catering for those in the Merseyside area whose lives are affected by dementia. Now
broadcasting online

Wavelength gives TVs, radios, and tablet computers to eligible individuals in financial difficulties (by a third party referral) and groups like hostels, refuges and community
centres. 

Befriending mainly for older people – local organisations

Age Concern Liverpool Reconnect Continuing with telephone services but no face-to-face home visits.

Finding Connection –
The Reader Organisation Sharing stories and poems over the telephone. Calderstones Park areas. If you or somebody you know would benefit from this, call 0151 729 2250 between 10am
and 4pm, Monday – Friday or email
coronavirus@thereader.org.uk and quote Finding Connection.

LFC Foundation is offering regular weekly calls to the elderly and vulnerable in north Liverpool and Kirkby. Weekdays 9am-4pm. Contact Christine Mounsey from the Red Neighbours
team on 07701 320 455 or
RedNeighbours@liverpoolfc.com. Twitter

Liverpool Cares – Social club for older people online & telephone. See Facebook for what the activities
are like.

Smile & Experience TLC supporting those affected by dementia
If you are feeling worried, anxious or need somebody to talk to please contact us. 07568 607311, 07566 229071 or
support@smile-tlc.co.uk

South Liverpool Linking Lives A telephone befriending service and support by post to anyone who needs it. M: 07858 570301 Email:
southliverpool@linkinglives.uk Twitter 

Taste of Culture Activity Club Fortnightly calls to signed up members. Based in L8.

Granby Toxteth Development Trust (GTDT) give local residents a weekly phone call to have a chat. If you know anyone who would benefit from this, call 0151 734 4925 or email learn@gtdt.co.uk 

Alley Angels Silver Chat – a telephone befriending service. For more information email
AlleyAngels@aol.com or call / text the Silver Chat Co-ordinator on 07795 471359. 

Befriending for (mainly) older people – national organisations

Re-engage (formerly Contact the Elderly) ‘call companion’ service – refer an older person or apply
to volunteer

Age UK Neighbourly volunteering during the coronavirus epidemic for people who want to help others and
Call in Time (telephone befriending service)

FoodCycle ‘Check in and Chat’ You’ll receive a weekly call from a FoodCycle volunteer. Sign up online or call 0207 7292 775 or email hello@foodcycle.org.uk