Barrow Island · Lancaster
Adding a Little More Conversation to the Week of Someone in Barrow Island
Companionship can add another dimension to someone's day. The Natter Network helps carers across Barrow Island bring more of it to the people they support.
- 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
The Natter Network works alongside the care you provide, not instead of it. It's a simple way to add regular, matched conversation to someone's week. The Natter Network matches the person you support with someone compatible for regular conversation, arranged around your existing visits rather than competing with them.
- 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 Barrow Island
Whether your caseload covers North Walney, North Scale or elsewhere in Barrow Island, companionship through The Natter Network is easy to arrange nearby.
About Barrow Island
Barrow Island sits in and around Barrow-in-Furness 2TH, in Lancaster.
Postcode area: LA14. Members join from every street in Barrow Island — you never need to travel, because every natter happens by phone.
Neighbouring areas we also cover: North Walney, North Scale, Barrow-in-Furness, Biggar, Ormsgill.
Senior adults nearby — Lakes and Furness Ageing
Westmorland and Furness has an ageing rural population, with around 24% of its 235,000 residents aged 65 or over across its Lake District communities and Furness peninsula towns.
Common questions
How often would they speak to their match?
As often as suits them: some prefer a weekly chat, others more frequent contact. It's flexible around their routine.
Is The Natter Network properly vetted and safe to recommend?
Yes. Everyone matched through The Natter Network goes through a vetting process, so you can recommend it with confidence.
How does this fit alongside an existing care plan?
The Natter Network is designed to complement care, not replace it: conversation is arranged around existing visits, not instead of them.
How do I introduce someone to The Natter Network?
A simple introduction is usually all it takes. Get in touch, tell us a little about the person, and we'll take it from there.
Will the match understand the person's needs?
Matching takes personality and interests into account, so conversation feels natural and appropriate to the person.
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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