Age UK Bury Home from Hospital Service
The Home from Hospital service is a free service based in the community with a base at Fairfield General Hospital.
Who do they support?
- Those over the age of 50 who live alone.
- Are the main carer at home.
- Live with another person who is unable to support with daily cares.
- Those who have recently been discharged from hospital or A&E.
- Those who live in Bury.
What can they help with?
- Information and Advice.
- Help with applying for financial entitlements.
- Social activities in the Bury area.
- Help and support from other community & voluntary sector organisations in Bury.
- Practical help from our Handy Person Team.
- Providing welfare checks in the initial post discharge phase.
- Support with grocery shops during the early stages of discharge.
- Support with escorting to hospital appointments.
- Liaising with other professionals as required.
How to Access the Home from Hospital Service:
Referrals can be made by phone or email via Hospital ward or A&E, Community Teams, a Self-referral, or from Family and friends. Contact details below:
homefromhospital@ageukbury.org.uk
0161 778 3584 (voicemail facility which is accessed daily)
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Downloads
Home from Hospital Leaflet
Home from Hospital: 'What we do'
