WECAN - Hospital Discharge Support
The Hospital Discharge Support Project is provided by WECAN (West Essex Community Action Network) for the residents of Epping Forest and Harlow. As a local charity, our staff and volunteers work in partnership with other organisations to ensure a joined-up approach to supporting you and maintaining your independence. Your journey home starts with a simple question – “What do you need help with?”
Remote
In-person
Further info
We currently provide help for patients in Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow and Whipps Cross. We will work with you and your family to find practical solutions which could include:
Book hot meals to be delivered for up to 7 days
Maintain welfare telephone calls post discharge
Provide telephone befriending and companionship
Move furniture and help with home maintenance
Install key safes for easy carer/emergency access to properties
Advise and install technology enabled care devices, from personal alarms to voice-activated lights and appliances.
For more information and to request a meeting with one of our staff please email homefromhospital@westessexcan.org
This service is free for patients who are in receipt of means-tested benefits.
Who can use this service?
Acute social prescriber - PAH. Please contact us for further information on how to make a referral.
How are services delivered?
Face to face and telephone
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