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The Natter Network

Gallows Inn · Derby

Companionship for the People You Support in Gallows Inn

Companionship can add another dimension to someone's day. The Natter Network helps carers across Gallows Inn bring more of it to the people they support.

Find Companionship to Complement CareHow it works
  • 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 Gallows Inn

This Is Where The Natter Network Comes In

You already know how much difference a good conversation can make to someone's wellbeing. The Natter Network makes it easy to arrange, without adding to your workload. Once matched through The Natter Network, the person you care for has someone reliable to talk to between visits: a small addition that can noticeably lift their week.

  • 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 Gallows Inn

Whether your caseload covers Ilkeston Junction, Hallam Fields or elsewhere in Gallows Inn, companionship through The Natter Network is easy to arrange nearby.

About Gallows Inn

Gallows Inn sits in and around Ilkeston 5BN, in Derby.

Postcode area: DE7. Members join from every street in Gallows Inn — you never need to travel, because every natter happens by phone.

Neighbouring areas we also cover: Ilkeston Junction, Hallam Fields, Smalley Green, Dale Abbey, Morley.

Senior adults nearby — Peak District Ageing

Derbyshire's mix of market towns and rural villages means around 20% of its 800,000 residents are aged 65+, with particularly high concentrations in the Peak District fringes.

An older man in Gallows Inn laughing during a phone conversation at home

Common questions

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.

Does this cost the person I support anything?

We'll talk through any costs clearly and openly before anything is arranged, with no pressure to commit.

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.

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.

Find Companionship to Complement Care

Find Companionship to Complement Care

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