Just Say Hello - Find Connection in Tower Hamlets
How to get connected
Join a local group or class
Find book clubs, conversation groups, arts, dance and exercise classes through your local Idea Store (our Tower Hamlets libraries).
Browse Love Tower Hamlets for free and affordable activities.
Speak to a social prescriber
Social prescribers in GP practices can help you find new hobbies, support groups and community connections. Ask your GP to refer you for an appointment at your GP practice with a social prescriber.
Try LinkAge Plus if you are aged 50 and over
Linkage plus is a network of 5 voluntary and community organisations ( Age UK East London, Neighbours in Poplar, Peabody at Sundial, Sonali Gardens and Toynbee Hall) across Tower Hamlets offering outreach, activities and advice for residents aged 50+, with free social and wellbeing activities. You don’t have to commit to anything, just pick a session and check it out!
Get befriending support if you cannot leave your home
Age UK East London proposed befriending services for older adults, contact them on 020 8981 7124 or email befriending@ageukeastlondon.org.uk
Tower Hamlets Friends & Neighbours provides one‑to‑one befriending for residents aged 55+.
If you’re feeling lonely now, someone can listen
You can talk to someone right away via these national helplines:
- Shout text support (any age) – Text 85258 for free confidential support.
- SANEline – Out‑of‑hours mental health support: 0300 304 7000
- The Silver Line (Age UK) – 24/7 friendship and advice for people 55+: 0800 470 8090
Learn more about loneliness
- Both older and younger people can experience loneliness, especially during big life changes.
- More loneliness facts and statistics can be found here
Useful links
- There are many local charities, community groups and organisations in Tower Hamlets offering free or low cost social and wellbeing group activities to residents.
- Check out our directory to find your local group: Community Directory
Participating organisations
THCVS (Tower Hamlets Council for Voluntary Service)
Tower Hamlets Together
Tower Hamlets Council
Well One
