The Silver Line
A free, confidential line for older people, open every hour of every day, for information, friendship and advice.
Run by Age UK, The Silver Line answers at any hour — including the ones when loneliness is worst and nothing else is open.
It is explicitly not only for a crisis. People call to talk, and they can call as often as they like.
The Silver Line helpline
Free 24-hour line for older people.
- For ages 55 and over
- United Kingdom
- Older adults
- 0800 4 70 80 90
Call The Silver Line
Free from any phone in the UK.
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page
People contact them about: completely alone, nothing feels worth it, someone i love died, depression.
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