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A special free service supporting older people who have left hospital, providing them with the practical and emotional support they need to recover and settle back into their home.

Age UK Bury providing support to those just home from hospital

Meet The Team

Iris McGrath

Service Manager

Natalie Clegg

Service Officer

Julie Horridge

Service Officer

Contact Information & Referrals

Referrals can be made by phone or email.

Email:  homefromhospital@ageukbury.org.uk

Service Manager: Contact Iris on 07935 114 013 or email  iris@ageukbury.org.uk 

 

What our service provides

Home from Hospital is a free service for the local community within Bury.
It is based at Fairfield General Hospital - Bury

We 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 daily cares.

  • Those who have been recently discharged from hospital or A&E

Please note, this service is only available within the Borough of Bury.

 

What we can do for you

  • 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.

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