Short term care in the community following hospital discharge
Address1
Sandwell Hospital
Address2
C/o Main Reception
Address3
Lyndon
Town
West Bromwich
County
West Midlands
Post Code
B71 4HJ
Where do they provide service from?
From people's homes
Expiry of services
Not applicable
Telephone
0121 507 3466
Email
No email available
Website
http://www.redcross.org.uk/
Area covered
Borough of Sandwell
Who is the service for?
People over the age of 18 who live in Sandwell and who have been discharged from hospital and need help settling back into a normal routine.
Referral route
They can accept referrals from health and social care professionals, as well as self-referrals.
Specific ethnic group?
No
Summary of services
They provide short-term care and support in the home for people after an accident or illness, giving them the confidence to continue their daily lives. This service can be provided following a stay in hospital or to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.The support offered by their volunteers can smooth the process of settling back into a normal routine and enable people to regain their confidence and independence. The service includes:rebuilding confidence collecting prescriptions offering companionship assistance with shopping.The service does not include personal care or domestic duties.The service is available on a time-limited basis for up to 6 weeks.
Time details
Both the service itself and the contact number above run Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
