24 Hour Helpline

The Silver Line is a helpline and friendship service for people aged 55 and over., it operates the only confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK that’s open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our specially-trained helpline team:

Offer information, friendship and advice.
Link callers to local groups and services.
Offer regular friendship calls.
Protect and support older people who are suffering abuse and neglect.

All costs of calls are covered by The Silver Line. We rely entirely on donations from organisations and people who care about the welfare and safety of older people.