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Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough – Talking & Befriending
Back to ActivitiesAge UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. They provide activities, companionship, advice and support for older people.
This activity is good for wellbeing because
- it helps to reduce isolation and loneliness, which can have a negative impact upon health and well-being;
- making friends increases your support network;
- taking part in activities is fun!
“I feel so much safer knowing I have people around me I can ask and trust. When you can’t go out and enjoy a good natter it’s really nice to have someone come to me.”
How to contact
Phone
Volunteering opportunities
Where to go
Available throughout South Cambridgeshire District
UK
Girton
Cambridge
UK
What to expect
Age UK CAP provides opportunities for older people to socialise. This includes friendship and support in the form of regular contact from a fully trained volunteer, either by a visit to your home (Sharing Time) or a telephone call (Telephone Befriending).
Volunteering is another free activity to consider. There are many benefits, including improving your own mental health, reducing loneliness, meeting new people, keeping active, engaging with community activities, sharing skills or acquiring new skills, making a difference, feeling valued, and gaining confidence.
More information
If you are interested in any of these opportunities or services, contact Age UK CAP via email or telephone.
If you live in Girton, you can contact the Age UK CAP Girton Older Residents’ Coordinator via email for information.
Age UK CAP offers various other types of support as well.
Sharing Time, Telephone Befriending and volunteering are all free.
How to contact
Phone
Volunteering opportunities
Where to go
Available throughout South Cambridgeshire District
UK
Girton
Cambridge
UK
