Befrienders’ group is lifeline for socially isolated people

Do you know anyone who 
may be feeling isolated at the moment?

East Dunbartonshire 
Befrienders offer telephone befriending to lonely and 
socially isolated people in the local area.

If you would like to receive a call from someone, or know anyone who does, contact the service on 0141 345 0432.

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The service tweeted this week: “We have volunteers waiting to call you!”

Operated through East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action, the primary aim of befriending is to enhance the quality of a befriendee’s life by offering them the opportunity to form a trusting relationship. find out more at https://edva.org/befriending

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