Changing Lives Together – Buddy and Befriending Service

Our buddy and befriending service is there to help people across Cheshire who are over 18 and are lonely or living with social isolation, simply by giving them the opportunity to talk. We can help people through either telephone befriending or community based befriending.

This is how it works
Our clients are either self-referred or referred by one of our partner agencies, such as GP surgeries, social prescribers or other organisations or charities. Our dedicated team assess each referral on an individual basis depending on the person’s circumstances and requirements.

For those who would like to interact with others our team would recommend one of our Warm Welcome Groups or a group near to where they live.

If the person being referred has physical disabilities or other reasons that prevent them from leaving their home, then they will be offered the telephone service. They will then be matched with a suitable volunteer based on their likes, hobbies and interests.

Anyone who starts out by receiving telephone support and then feels that they would like to attend a group and meet new people they will be offered the opportunity to start attending a Warm Welcome Group.

Could our service help you…
…if so, take that first step and speak to your GP surgery, social prescriber or other organisation or charity. You can also refer yourself, a friend or family member.

We’re always on the lookout for volunteers
If you’d like to get involved and help other people, call or email us and one of our friendly coordinators will arrange a date and time to complete your sign-up information.

Changing Lives Together contact information

Tel: 07919327131
Email: befriending@changing-lives-together.org.uk
Online: www.changing-lives-together.org.uk/buddy-and-befriending