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Wondering If Your Parent in Pengam Could Use More Company?

A little more conversation can make a real difference to someone's week. The Natter Network helps parents across Pengam enjoy exactly that.

  • 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 Pengam

This Is Where The Natter Network Comes In

This isn't about replacing your visits or calls. The Natter Network simply gives your parent someone reliable to talk to in between, so the gaps feel a little less quiet. The Natter Network matches your parent with someone compatible for regular, easy conversation, by phone or in person, as often as suits them. You can help set it up, then simply know it's happening.

  • 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 Your Parent

    Share a little about their interests and what they'd enjoy.

  2. 2

    We Make a Thoughtful Match

    We find someone genuinely compatible for them to talk to.

  3. 3

    They Start Talking, On Their Terms

    Regular conversation, arranged around their life and yours.

See how it works in full

Companionship Close to Home in Pengam

Pengam is home to plenty of close, connected communities, including areas like Adamsdown, Tremorfa and Pengam Moors, and The Natter Network can find good company near wherever your parent lives.

About Pengam

Postcode area: CF24. Members join from every street in Pengam — you never need to travel, because every natter happens by phone.

Neighbouring areas we also cover: Adamsdown, Tremorfa, Pengam Moors, Cathays, Splott.

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.

An older man in Pengam laughing during a phone conversation at home

Common questions

How often will my parent talk to their match?

As often as suits them: some enjoy a weekly catch up, others prefer more regular contact. It fits around your parent's life.

Can I stay involved once they're matched?

Absolutely. Many families like to check in occasionally, and you're always welcome to be as involved as your parent is comfortable with.

Does this replace the time I spend with them?

Not at all. The Natter Network is designed to complement your visits and calls, not replace them.

How do I set this up for my parent without it feeling like I'm taking over?

Many families simply mention they've heard of a friendly companionship service called The Natter Network and ask if their parent would like to give it a try. There's no pressure either way.

What if my parent says they don't need this?

That's entirely their choice. Some parents come round to the idea once they understand it's simply good company, not a service for 'lonely people'.

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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