Services Find a service Hospital Buddy Are you worried or anxious about an upcoming operation? In partnership with Adult Social Care, Link Age Southwark is proud to provide support to older people who are going into hospital for elective surgery by matching them with a volunteer Hospital Buddy. Your Hospital Buddy will get in touch prior to your admission and will stay in touch via home visits and telephone calls for up to 12 weeks after your discharge from hospital. Friendly, encouraging support from a volunteer at this time can make all the difference to restoring essential self-confidence and helping your recovery. Would you be interested in having a Hospital Buddy? Eligibility criteria: Resident of the London Borough of Southwark Over the age of 60 Have elective surgery planned within next 2-3 months In need of additional support due to living alone; having no or limited family support/social network and/or living with a dependent other Anxious/concerned/worried about your upcoming elective surgery How do I apply? If this is you, and you would be interested in being matched with a Hospital Buddy, please get in touch! Complete our online referral form Or download a referral form and email it to services@linkagesouthwark.org Or just give us a call on 020 8299 2623. Manage Cookie Preferences