Memory Service

Our memory loss service is available for people aged 18+ who live in the Highland region and are living with memory loss.  The memory loss doesn’t have to be as a result of dementia.

Befrienders Highland offers Distance Befriending for people living with memory loss. This means that the befriending will be provided over the telephone on a weekly basis.

Eligibility

We can accept individuals (Friends) who:

  • are aged 18 or over.
  • are living within the Highland region.
  • are living with memory loss (doesn’t have to be dementia)

Types of befriending

We offer Distance Befriending over the telephone to individuals wishing to use our Memory service.

Who can make a referral?

  • GP's, mental health workers, social work services, hospital professionals, memory clinics, or voluntary organisations can all make referrals.
  • You can refer yourself.
  • Family members can refer.

How is a referral made?

Referrals: If you would like to refer someone, please download, and complete the referral form below, returning it to us via email or post, ensuring that the form is signed and dated by the individual being referred.

Self-referrals: If you would like to refer yourself, please download and complete the referral form below, returning it to us via email or post, ensuring that the form is signed and dated.

If you have any questions -

  • Go to our Contact Us page and complete the online form.  
  • Email info@befriendershighland.org.uk
  • Telephone us on 01463 712 791

Memory Loss & Carer Service - Downloadable Form

BH Referral Form - Memory and Carer Service

Unfortunately, most of our services have reached full capacity, which means we are unable to accept any applications or referrals for anywhere other than Sutherland. For all other areas, please check back here again in September. 

Befrienders Highland Limited is a Scottish recognised charity (SCO29386) and is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland (199867).

Its registered office is its postal address: Befrienders Highland Limited, 1st Floor, Academy House, 42 Academy Street, Inverness, IV1 1JT