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Social Prescribing Resource Sheet:
Befriending and Social Contact
Befriending and Social Contact
This resource page includes a selection of services, tools, and organisations that others have found helpful.
If you require further support in accessing these, or other services, please contact the Social Prescribing Team on 01308 428943 or contact us via our online form.
Social Prescribing is available at your GP Surgery
If you live in Bridport, Beaminster, Lyme Regis or the wider West Dorset area, you can speak directly with our Social Prescribers and Care Coordinators - no referral needed.
- Support with finances
- Getting Active
- Hobbies and Interests
- Connecting to Community
- Supporting wellbeing
- Help with Long Term Conditions
Services for Seniors – someone to talk to
Age UK
Age UK have a number of telephone services that offer 1:1 contact with someone to talk to.
Website: Visit the Age UK website
Silver Line
A free confidential helpline providing friendship to older people. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Telephone: 0800 470 8090 to speak with a friendly team member.
Website: Visit the Silver Line website
Regular telephone friendship service
Sign up for a regular chat. Age UK match you with a friendly volunteer for a weekly catch up call.
Telephone: 0800 434 6105 (national), 01305 269444 (local)
Befriending
Face to Face befriending is sometime available depending on volunteers.
Telephone: 01305 269444
Advice Line
Free, confidential national phone service for older people, open 365 days a year, 8.00am to 7.00pm for if you are feeling lonely or need practical help and support.
Telephone: 0800 678 1602
Further Information
While we hope you may find something here that supports you, please note that these resources are not all officially endorsed by the NHS. We endeavour to ensure that all listings are accurate and up to date, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee this at all times.
If you are a local service, organisation or group that would like to be included in this guide, please contact us via secure online form or call the PCN Admin Team on 01308 801810 and tell us about your support offering.
Last updated: July 2025.