Age UK — The Silver Line
Social Connection & Community · Charity/Voluntary Organisation · National service
Free 24/7 telephone friendship helpline for people aged 55 and over experiencing loneliness and isolation.
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.
Contact
Phone: 0800 4 70 80 90
Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/in-your-area/telephone-befriending/
Opening hours: 24/7, 365 days a year
Who it's for
Who they help: Older adults 55+
Eligibility: Anyone aged 55 and over experiencing loneliness
Not suitable for: This service is for people aged 55 and over. It is not available to anyone younger.
Information last verified June 2026. Printed from https://socialprescriber.co.uk/charities/age-uk-silver-line