COVID-19 RESPONSE:
Offering a telephone befriending service for people living alone, including younger people, who would appreciate a regular telephone call whilst they are in isolation.
Call 01189 567 000 and press option 2
Operating 5 hrs a day, with back up support 7 days a week.
Christmas and new year closure dates: 23/12/2020 - 03/01/2021 - although arrangements are being made to maintain contact with existing clients during the closure
Last updated: 02/12/2020
We provide home visits for isolated older people living in Reading Borough. These visits are usually arranged on a weekly basis and last for around one hour. We also encourage the people we befriend to engage in other local activities where possible. All our volunteers complete training, have a DBS check and are asked to provide references.