Portsmouth - Close Encounters Service

Written by admin on Friday 1st November 2019

This service offers free practical support to reduce loneliness for older people in Portsmouth and Gosport


Close Encounters is a three-year project that is designed to improve the quality of life for lonely and isolated older people to help reduce the pressure on ambulance services which often provide support to older, frequent callers who would benefit from more social support.

People can self refer to the service


Please use the following two documents to promote the service to suitable people: