Take Home and Settle

This is a free of charge service for those using it.

Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove
29-31 Prestonville Road
Brighton
West Sussex
BN1 3TJ
United Kingdom

Telephone: 01903 717 130

Take home and settle provides immediate support to vulnerable older people upon discharge from hospital or attendance to A&E or the medical assessments unit.

Please note, the above address is an administrative office and is not open to the public. To find out more about this service and how we can support you, please use the contact details on this page.

Who is the service for?

The service is for older people who live on their own and have limited support. It is also for family and friend carers who may or may not live with their cared for.

What does the service include?

The THS coordinator can support you during the journey home and with practical support once back at home. Support can include:
✅ A safe journey home
✅ Unpack your hospital bag
✅ Check food in fridge is still in date
✅ Do a small light local shop
✅ Check your care line is working
✅ Signpost or refer you to other support services including our support at home after hospital
✅ Leaving you feeling safer and comfortable

How to access the service:

When in hospital please speak to a member of staff who will make a referral to our on-site co-ordinators.

For more information call 01903 717 130

Click here to download our Take Home & Settle leaflet