service
Free
Supporting bladder and bowel health for everyone
- SEND Local Offer
Key information
Eligibility
Age Group
- 65 - 69 years
- 70 - 79 years
- 80+
What is this service?
What does Home from Hospital do?
Home from Hospital works with health, social care and community services to support you following a stay in hospital, by helping to build confidence, supporting wellbeing, reducing length of stay at hospital and reducing likelihood of re-admission to hospital.
Your Home from Hospital Care Coordinator will listen to you to understand what matters to you and what you may be concerned about, and will work with you and other health and social care professionals to support your recovery.
How long does the service last?
The service is delivered over a four-week period, though we can also assist with finding more long-term support at home if this is needed.
What we offer?
- Regular welfare checks for up to 4 Weeks
- Connecting you with other, long-term support, such as our Community Support Service
- Emotional support and confidence building
- Liaison with health and social care services to support your recovery
Good to know
- Cost: Free
- Additional information:
The service is free but there are eligibility criteria for accessing the service.
the service is for people aged 65+ who live in Sutton and have little or no informal support network. Please include details in your initial enquiry to help us check if you are eligible to access the service.
- Signing up:
If you, a relative or friend are aged 65+ and due to discharge from hospital back to Sutton, get in touch with us for more information.
We aim to respond within 2 working days. Our hours of operation are 9am to 5.30pm, 5 days a week (excludes Sundays and Bank Holidays)
- Meeting up:
The service is delivered by telephone and in your home.
What people say
Thank you for all the helpful support you've arranged and provided. It's a real lifeline.
