Shawhead · Motherwell
Is Your Mum or Dad in Shawhead Getting Enough Company?
You may have noticed your mum or dad in Shawhead isn't getting quite as much company as they'd like. The Natter Network is a simple, warm way to change 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
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
How it works
- 1
Tell Us About Your Parent
Share a little about their interests and what they'd enjoy.
- 2
We Make a Thoughtful Match
We find someone genuinely compatible for them to talk to.
- 3
They Start Talking, On Their Terms
Regular conversation, arranged around their life and yours.
Companionship Close to Home in Shawhead
Whether your parent lives near Garnqueen or Kirkwood, The Natter Network can match them with someone to talk to close to home in Shawhead.
About Shawhead
Shawhead sits in and around Dumfries, in Motherwell.
Postcode area: ML5. Members join from every street in Shawhead — you never need to travel, because every natter happens by phone.
Neighbouring areas we also cover: Garnqueen, Kirkwood, Cliftonville, Langloan, Kirkshaws.
Senior adults nearby — Central Scotland's Seniors
North Lanarkshire has around 18% of its 340,000 residents aged 65 or over, with post-industrial towns generating steady demand for affordable friendship and companionship and friendship and companionship.
Common questions
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'.
Is The Natter Network safe for my parent to use?
Yes. Everyone matched is properly vetted, and you're welcome to be involved in setting things up for extra reassurance.
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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