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The Natter Network

Gidlow · Wigan

Companionship That Works Alongside Your Care in Gidlow

Companionship can add another dimension to someone's day. The Natter Network helps carers across Gidlow 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 Gidlow

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. 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

What they get from The Natter Network

Complements Existing Care

Complements the care you already provide, rather than duplicating it.

Genuine Social Connection

Regular, matched conversation for genuine social connection.

Simple To Arrange

Everyone involved is properly vetted through The Natter Network.

Companionship Close to Home in Gidlow

Whether your caseload covers Shevington Vale, Standish or elsewhere in Gidlow, companionship through The Natter Network is easy to arrange nearby.

About Gidlow

Gidlow sits in and around Wigan.

Postcode area: WN6. Members join from every street in Gidlow — you never need to travel, because every natter happens by phone.

Neighbouring areas we also cover: Shevington Vale, Standish, Mossy Lea, Gathurst, Beech Hill.

Senior adults nearby — Pit Town Seniors

Around 19% of Wigan's 330,000 residents are aged 65 or over, with its former mining communities and established residential areas generating steady demand for friendship and companionship services.

Figures are rounded estimates for the wider area around Gidlow, based on published population estimates rather than a count of Natter Network members.

A family member helping an older relative in Gidlow get set up on the phone

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

What Makes The Natter Network Different

The Natter Network is designed to sit alongside professional and family care, not replace it. Every match is vetted, so you can recommend it with confidence.

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.

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.

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