We all know that December and the Christmas period can be a particularly difficult, and particularly lonely time for people everywhere – especially those who are older

This year, we have launched our Christmas call companions service for people in this situation, and we have over 350 volunteers signed up to the service and ready to speak with an older person.

Community Christmas call companions is a free service for older people who are in need of companionship and feel they would enjoy a friendly weekly phone call throughout the month of December.

If you know of anyone aged 75+ who will be lonely or isolated this Christmas, please refer them through for community Christmas call companions. You can make a referral by clicking here and providing some details.