New Hospital Transport and Support Service at Dewsbury Hospital
Published on 19 April 2018 12:58 PM
Age UK Wakefield District have now extended their Hospital Transport and Support Service to Dewsbury Hospital
Following the success of this service for over two years at Pinderfields Hospital and Pontefract Hospital, we have extended the service to now provide supported transport for patients aged 60 and over who have been discharged from Dewsbury Hospital.
A service where each individual is different and support need will be tailored to you
You may be eligible for our Hospital to Home Service.
Once you have been discharged from hospital, so long as you are medically fit and do not have easy access to other transport options we will...
- Provide transport home for you on your discharge from A&E and hospital wards
- Provide a trained Age UK Wakefield District Support Worker to take you home
- Escort you in to your own home
- Ensure you are safe, secure and comfortable
- provide support for unexpected emergency issues, such as: faulty locks, heating not working, etc.
- offer to make a hot dring, or simple meal, to help you settle in at home
- Ensure further support is offered (if required)
This service is fully funded and is FREE to discharge patients
You will need to request a referral from the Hospital Nursing Staff who will check your eligibility.
The Hospital to Home is a CQC registered service operating seven days a week, with a dedicated 0800 number for incoming referrals.