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The Sense Virtual Buddying project works by matching a disabled person with a virtual buddy volunteer for a weekly call online or over the phone. Some matches choose to keep their calls to a social chat whilst others like to build skills together and enjoy interests such as cooking and playing instruments. Virtual Buddying helps reduce isolation, improve self-esteem and confidence and gives all our buddies something to look forward to every week!
The Sense Virtual Buddying project is open to anyone with a disability aged 5 years and over that may be experiencing isolation or loneliness.
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Anyone can self-refer using the link below. Alternatively, friends, family members, carers and/or other professionals are able to use the form below to refer and individual, with their consent.
https://www.sense.org.uk/our-services/meeting-people/virtual-buddying-befriending-service/
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