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Give Someone You Support in South Ham 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 South Ham.

  • 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
An older person enjoying a friendly telephone call at home in South Ham

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
Who it's for
An older member relaxing in the garden after a natter

How it works

  1. 1

    Tell Us About the Person You Support

    Share a little about their interests and personality.

  2. 2

    We Make a Thoughtful Match

    We find someone genuinely compatible, arranged around your care visits.

  3. 3

    Conversation Begins

    Regular, matched conversation becomes part of their week.

See how it works in full

Companionship Close to Home in South Ham

Whether you're covering Brighton Hill, Viables or elsewhere in South Ham, matched conversation through The Natter Network is straightforward to set up nearby.

About South Ham

South Ham sits in and around Basingstoke 6DD, in Reading.

Postcode area: RG22. Members join from every street in South Ham — you never need to travel, because every natter happens by phone.

Neighbouring areas we also cover: Brighton Hill, Viables, Hatch Warren, West Ham, Kempshott.

Senior adults nearby — Solent Shore Seniors

Hampshire has over 240,000 residents aged 65+, representing around 20% of its 1.2 million population, with strong demand across its coastal towns and rural villages.

An older man in South Ham laughing during a phone conversation at home

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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