A new home from hospital pilot scheme called the Support at Home Service is being trialled across West Berkshire to assist people over the age of 65 who may be socially isolated and vulnerable. The service offers low level, practical, emotional and social support for up to three weeks after leaving hospital; collecting prescriptions, helping to arrange transport to appointments and organising pet care are some of the tasks the service can offer help with. Also, signposting to other services and groups in the local community such as lunch clubs, the Village Agent and car schemes. You do not have to be living alone or have no family or friends to receive Support at Home so if you are about to go into hospital or know someone who is and would benefit from this service, please ring 01189358244 or email westberksprg@redcross.org.uk
Health and Social Care professionals may also refer their clients/patients to this pilot scheme which is a partnership with Newbury and District Clinical Commissioning Group, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, West Berkshire Council, Volunteer Centre West Berkshire, Berkshire Age Uk and British Red Cross.
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