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Keep Talking Services

We are a health and social care student telephone befriending service created to reduce loneliness in our local community.

About Keep Talking Services


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Keep Talking Services is a telephone befriending program that combats loneliness and supports mental health by connecting health and social care students with community members. This initiative not only provides companionship and emotional support to clients but also enhances the students' understanding of mental health through practical experience. Since its inception in 2020, the service has grown significantly, working with hundreds of students and clients and providing thousands of phone calls to those in need. The program has garnered recognition for its impactful work and continues to expand, fostering a sense of belonging and well-being among clients while developing empathetic future healthcare professionals.

Your Impact

Keep Talking Services has made a profound impact on both clients and volunteers since its launch in 2020. By pairing health and social care students with community members, the program has provided essential emotional support and alleviated loneliness for hundreds of clients through thousands of phone calls. Clients report improved mental health, reduced feelings of isolation, and a renewed sense of belonging. Simultaneously, student volunteers gain invaluable hands-on experience, developing empathy and a deeper understanding of mental health issues, better preparing them for their future careers. The program’s success is reflected in widespread recognition and media coverage, highlighting its vital role in supporting community mental health and fostering compassionate future healthcare professionals.

£1

Allows 1 phone call to securely be made

£30

Allows us to DBS check a volunteer