Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough (AgeUKCaP) Did you know that we have a free Hospital Discharge and Admission Avoidance Support Service? We can support safe hospital discharges home, or home assessment after early discharge, or help prevent a hospital admission/readmission by providing person centred and wrap around holistic support. We believe No One Should Have No One, so we offer practical support and opportunities to make social connections to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness. To find out how we can help you call us on
0300 666 9860 or email
infoandadvice@ageukcap.org.uk In summary our services are as follows: Information and Advice: • FREE, confidential assistance on a variety of matters including; benefits, consumer, transport, leisure, disability, health and social care, community care and housing.
• Managing mail and making phone calls on your behalf • Doing small jobs/running errands. Domestic cleaning and household support • Housework • Bedding change • Shopping delivery or accompanied shopping. Hospital Discharge and Admission Avoidance Service • Arranging transport home • Home preparation to support discharge (e.g. furniture moves, keysafe and grab rail installation) • Home welfare visits (including settling home visit on day of discharge) food shopping and contact calls Day Services and Friendship Clubs • Opportunities to socialise, take part in games and activities.
Cambridgeshire Handyperson Service
• Tea or coffee is offered and a hot meal is provided at most of the clubs.
• Grab rail installation and keysafe fitting.
Sharing Time and Telephone Befriending
• Facilitate hospital discharge (e.g bed/ furniture moves).
• Contact from a volunteer by telephone or home visit, offering friendship to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness.
• General DIY (i.e. shelf fitting, general carpentry and plumbing) Community Wardens in certain areas (contact us for details): • Shopping & prescription delivery • Daily welfare contact calls and visits • Preparing light lunch / hot drinks
NB – Fees apply to some services. Services are not available in all geographical areas.
