Home from Hospital Service
A special free service supporting older people who have left hospital, providing them with the practical and emotional support they need to recover and settle back into their home.
Meet The Team
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Iris McGrath Service Manager |
Julie Horridge Service Officer |
Kate Bird Service Officer |
Contact Information & Referrals
Referrals can be requested by phone or email via Hospital ward or A&E, a self-referral, or from family or friend.
Please contact by email: homefromhospital@ageukbury.org.uk
Service Manager: iris@ageukbury.org.uk 07935 114013
Service Officer: julie@ageukbury.org.uk 07923 476261
Service Officer: kate@ageukbury.org.uk 07923 481320
What our service provides:
The Home from Hospital service is a free 6 week service based in the community with a base at Fairfield General Hospital - Bury
We support:
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Those over the age of 50 who live alone
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Are the main carer at home
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Live with another person who is unable to support with daily cares
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Those who have recently been discharged from hospital or A&E
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Those who live in Bury
What we can help with:
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Information and advice
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Guidance with applying for financial entitlements
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Introduction to social activities in the Bury area
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Help and support from other community & voluntary sector organisations in Bury
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Practical help from our Handy Person Team
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Providing welfare checks in the initial post discharge phase
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Support with grocery shopping during the early stages of discharge
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Support with escorting to hospital appointments (subject to individual’s mobility)
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Liaising with other professionals if required
