Social Connection & CommunityNational Service
Age UK — The Silver Line
Charity/Voluntary Organisation
Free 24/7 telephone friendship helpline for people aged 55 and over experiencing loneliness and isolation.
Is this for me?
- Who this helps
- Older adults 55+
- Eligibility
- Anyone aged 55 and over experiencing loneliness
- Area covered
- National
Not suitable for:
This service is for people aged 55 and over. It is not available to anyone younger.
How to get help
Call us
0800 4 70 80 90
- Opening hours
- 24/7, 365 days a year
About this service
The Silver Line, run by Age UK, is a free 24-hour telephone helpline for older people who want friendship, conversation or support. Anyone aged 55 or over can call 0800 4 70 80 90 any time, day or night. Calls are confidential. The service also runs Silver Line Friends, a weekly telephone befriending match with a regular volunteer. Available across the UK to anyone feeling lonely or isolated.
Information last verified June 2026*
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