Gelligroes · Newport
Give Someone You Support in Gelligroes a Great Conversation
A good conversation can be the best part of someone's day. The Natter Network helps bring more of that to the people you support across Gelligroes.
- Verified members, aged 65 and over
- Your phone number stays private
- No apps, no computer — just a phone call
- Two weeks free. Then £14.99/month, or £7.99 with Natter Support
This Is Where The Natter Network Comes In
This isn't about replacing anything you already provide. It's a simple, practical way to add a conversation someone genuinely looks forward to. Once matched, the person you support has someone reliable to talk to regularly, arranged around your existing care, not in competition with it.
- Someone to look forward to talking to each week
- Matched on what you enjoy, not picked at random
- Everyone is verified before an introduction is made
How it works
- 1
Tell Us About the Person You Support
Share a little about their interests and personality.
- 2
We Make a Thoughtful Match
We find someone genuinely compatible, arranged around your care visits.
- 3
Conversation Begins
Regular, matched conversation becomes part of their week.
Companionship Close to Home in Gelligroes
Whether you're covering Pontllanfraith, Oakdale or elsewhere in Gelligroes, matched conversation through The Natter Network is straightforward to set up nearby.
About Gelligroes
Gelligroes sits in and around Blackwood 2HQ, in Newport.
Postcode area: NP12. Members join from every street in Gelligroes — you never need to travel, because every natter happens by phone.
Neighbouring areas we also cover: Pontllanfraith, Oakdale, Argoed, Penllwyn, Glan-y-nant.
Senior adults nearby — Valleys, Ageing Together
Caerphilly has an ageing valleys population, with the number of residents aged 65 to 74 rising by 19.1% between 2011 and 2021, even as its overall population fell during the same period.
Common questions
Is it properly vetted?
Yes. Everyone matched through The Natter Network is checked, so you can recommend it with confidence.
How quickly can someone be matched?
It varies, but getting started only takes a few minutes of your time. Share a little about the person and we'll take it from there.
Does this replace social activities they already do?
Not at all. It's designed to add to their week, alongside whatever else they already enjoy.
Can matching take specific interests into account?
Yes. The more we know about what someone enjoys talking about, the better the match.
How often would they speak to their match?
As often as suits them: flexible around their existing routine and your care visits.
Membership
Setting up your profile is free. Once your profile and verification are finished, your first two weeks are free — cancel any time. Membership covers your calls, reminders and the checks that keep the Network trustworthy.
Standard
£14.99a month
Less than 50p a day — about the price of a cup of tea.
Natter Support
£7.99a month
If you receive Pension Credit — the very same service, under 27p a day.
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