Our services Make a referral Make a referral We welcome referrals of people who are 60+ and those of any age with a confirmed diagnosis of dementia. Befriending across Southwark Please check this map before making a referral. We provide befriending for older people living in the south of Southwark (shaded dark blue in this map). Blackfriars Settlement provides befriending for older people living in the northwest of the borough (shaded light blue on the map). To make a referral to Blackfriars settlement, email [email protected] Time & Talents provides befriending for older people living in the northeast of the borough (shaded orange on the map). To make a referral to Time & Talents, email [email protected] Eligibility criteria We provide this service for people who are unable to leave their home independently due to one or more of the following: physical and mobility impairment (any condition that makes it difficult to carry out daily activities without assistance) common mental health problems (such as depression and anxiety) dementia/cognitive impairment We assess each referral and consider the specific circumstances of the person concerned, so that we can ensure that we are providing befrienders to those in greatest need. How do I make a referral? If you are a health and social care professional and would like to make a referral to Link Age Southwark, please download and complete the referral form below and email to [email protected] Download a referral form If you would like to refer yourself or someone you know to our services, please download and complete the referral form below and email to [email protected] Download a self-referral form If you would like us to send you a copy of the forms to complete, please call us on 020 8299 2623. What happens once I've made a referral? A member of our Services Team will contact the person referred to arrange a time to visit them at home, get to know them a little better and see if they are suitable for our service. Other support Please note, our befriending service may not be the best support for some older people: mental health care and support needs should be referred to Southwark Wellbeing Hub ongoing substance misuse issues should be referred to Change, Grow, Live in Southwark. Manage Cookie Preferences