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British Red Cross Hospital and Community Support Project

(BRC Includes the Home from Hospital Service and the Next Steps Reablement Service)
The Home from Hospital service is usually for older people and is designed to assist users with everyday activities following a stay in hospital or personal crisis in the community. Provides up to four home visits over a four to six week period giving assistance with tasks such as shopping and prescription collection, completing forms, going for walks and providing an escort for appointments. The Next Steps Reablement Service assists users to regain independence and re-learn skills which are essential for daily living. Up to eight home visits over a six week period helping with activities such as shopping, preparing meals, improving indoor and outdoor mobility, developing a routine for carrying out domestic chores and starting a local hobby or interest. Does not provide transport or nursing/personal care and alcohol or drug users or those with aggressive behaviour are disallowed.

Contact details

Contact Name
Joanne Yau
Contact Position
Service Co-ordinator
Telephone
020 3317 3378, 07956 234 899
Fax: 020 3317 3380
Website
www.redcross.org.uk/careinthehomecamden 
Alternative Contact
Tim Clark, Service Co-ordinator

Address

Address
3rd Floor
South Wing
St Pancras Hospital
St Pancras Way
London
Postcode
NW1 0PE

Time / Date Details

When is it on
Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm.

Costs

Cost(s)
Free service.

Further details

Parent Body
British Red Cross.
Client Group
People 60+ years for the Home from Hospital Service, People 18+ for the Next Steps Reablement Service.
Catchment Area
London Borough of Camden.
Ward
St Pancras and Somers Town Ward
Last checked date
15/05/2012
Record ID
7416
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