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Befriending

Home visits and one-to-one practical support, especially for women who feel isolated.

Women and children dancing together at a MEG community event

MEG's befriending project matches isolated people with a trained volunteer who visits or calls regularly for company and practical support.

Our befriending project offers home visits and one-to-one practical support for women.

We can help with

  • Isolation and loneliness
  • Domestic violence
  • Immigration worries
  • Bereavement and illness
  • Family breakdown
  • Depression
  • Alcohol misuse
  • Parenting

If you are in danger now, call 999.

Questions people ask

How often will my befriender visit?

Usually once a week, at a time that suits you.

Last reviewed: 2026-10