Age UK Northamptonshire About Us Age UK Northamptonshire, is a local, independent, voluntary organisation, serving the needs of older people in our county and part of a national family which serves the needs of older people everywhere. We recognise that you want a choice in how you are supported to continue to remain independent in your own home. The following services are designed to offer you support when and where needed to help you remain independent.
Our Services Age UK Northamptonshire offers services which are available to older people or their carers throughout the county.
Hospital Discharge and Community Team The team exists to provide short-term support to older people living with long-term health conditions. We will also offer support following a stay in hospital, focussing our efforts on helping those who do not have other networks of support. Our aim is to work with people to reduce the likelihood of
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hospital re-admission and to enable individuals to regain, in part or in full, independence as far as possible. The team provides a countywide service for anyone who is registered with a GP within the county.
Home Care Age UK Northamptonshire provides a Home Care service for older people in Northamptonshire, offering help with domestic tasks. General housework including: internal cleaning of windows, laundry, shopping, changing beds and ironing. The scheme employs domestic care workers who are security checked and supervised by Age UK Northamptonshire.
Money Management Support Age UK Northamptonshire offers a Money Management support service to help older people who are struggling with money matters. ■ Cash collections ■ Set up of Direct Debits ■ Signposting to other agencies ■H elp to regain independence with money matters
