Adult Service

FREE Support after a Hospital stay or after suffering ill health

Have you recently had elective surgery, such as a hip replacement?
Were you admitted to hospital after a fall or illness?

Had an illness or feeling lonely/isolated?

Recovering from a stay in hospital—whether planned or unexpected—can be challenging, especially if you don’t have support at home. You might find that you need a bit of extra help, whether with practical tasks or adjusting to life back at home.

Whatever the reason for your hospital stay, or illness, we’re here to support you.
Our aim is to make your transition from hospital to home as smooth and safe as possible, helping you regain your independence and confidence.

The Home from Hospital Service provides practical help and support to adults coming home from hospital for up to six weeks.

Our services are FREE and confidential, and our team are well-trained and supported in the tasks that they undertake.

Visits are by appointment only, and you are always in control.
You can let us know at any time if you no longer need our support.

Our team is here to listen and talk through the help you’re receiving—your comfort and preferences come first.

Trusted, trained, and here to help.
All of our volunteers are carefully selected and receive training on a wide range of topics to ensure they provide high-quality support. Each volunteer also holds a valid Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate.

What can we do?

  • We can be:
  • An extra pair of hands when you, or a carer, are feeling tired.
  • A friend to talk to outside of the family.
  • A practical helper running errands.
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  • Some of the ways we can support you:

    🧦 Changing Compression Stockings
    A gentle helping hand with medical garments like anti-embolism stockings.

    🛒 Shopping for Essentials
    We can help with groceries or picking up important items.

    👂 Listening & Befriending
    Sometimes just having someone to talk to makes all the difference.

    💊 Collecting Prescriptions
    We can collect your medication from the pharmacy.

    🚶‍♀️ Short Walks for Company
    Enjoy some fresh air with a supportive companion.

    🔗 Referrals to Other Services
    We can connect you to services like:
        • DWP for benefits
        • Fire Service for safety checks
        • Lifeline for emergency response
        • Social Services for assessments (including Carers’ Assessments)

How to get help from us

Referrals to HCHfH can come from any source, including self-referrals. However, they most often come from medical professionals and agencies who know and trust us to provide safe, reliable support.

To refer yourself for help, please

Tel: 01482 447673
Email: administrator@hchfh.org.uk
One of our project workers will get back to you to discuss the kind of support that you feel you may need.

All clients will be asked to sign a consent form before receiving our services.