- Description
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Returning home from a stay in hospital can be overwhelming. Knowing there is extra support available can be just what is needed; helping patients to feel more confident about returning home.
The service offers friendly, informal help when patients are discharged. Having someone to lend a hand with shopping, collect prescriptions, visit for a cup of tea and a chat, or just to be there when people begin to do things for themselves, can help people regain their independence after a hospital stay.
There is also a handyperson service that patients can be referred to. This helps with things like moving furniture, installing key safes, fitting grab rails and keeping the home safe.
To get this service, patients in hospital can contact the discharge team directly. If patients return home and then decide they could use some help, they can contact us.
- Name and position
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Susan Gargan - Southend and Essex Home from Hospital Manager
- Telephone
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01702 410719
- Email address
- Address
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Southend Hospital
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff-on-Sea
SS0 0RY - Map
- Cost description
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This is a free service.
- Is a referral required?
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Yes.
- Referral notes
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We accept referrals from:
- the hospital
- carers
- ex-patients
- home care providers
- LO provider type
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Local Offer - General Provider.
- Offering services to
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- older people
- adults
