The Silver line
The Silver Line operates the only confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK that’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year.
They also offer telephone friendship where volunteers are matched with older people based on their interests, facilitated group calls, and help to connect people with local services in their area.
The Silver Line Helpline – 0800 4 70 80 90
The Silver Line is the only confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK open every day and night of the year. Our specially trained helpline team can
- offer conversation and friendship
- provide information and advice
- link callers to local groups and services.
- refer people on to receive regular friendship calls.
- protect and support older people who are suffering abuse and neglect
Silver Circles
Silver Circles are facilitated group phone calls where people with shared interests can discuss topics that interest them with a wider small group of 6 to 8 people. Calls are free for people taking part, as costs are covered by The Silver Line.
Silver Connects
The Silver Connects team provides older people with support, advice, and help with connecting to local services. Since launching in November 2015, the team has worked on issues ranging from housing and health, to finding lunch clubs and even financial concerns.
