Home from Hospital (HCHfH) was established as the result of a research and needs analysis undertaken in 1994 by J.M. Templeton, on behalf of St Cuthbert’s Church in Hull. The church was aware of gaps in services available to people leaving hospital and wanted to help.
We currently work with many colleagues from different disciplines and different organisations. HCHfH is supported financially with grants and contracts from a range of health, social care and Local Authority organisations and charities, as well as donations from individuals. This income goes towards our running costs, salaried staff and the upkeep of our building on Lindsey Place in Hull. Our services are all provided FREE of charge, by our team and dedicated volunteers.
Over time, as statutory services have diminished, the demands for our support have grown. From humble beginnings, HCHfH has therefore branched out with the development of new services and, as well as help for Hull people recovering at home after a hospital stay, we now also provide services for families affected by Life limiting illnesses, carers, refugees and the lonely or isolated.
Today we support over 3000 people a year in Hull in a variety of ways including befriending them, through the use of technology and in practical ways. We work across all age groups and provide services in the home and elsewhere.
You can read what people say about our services here.
Our philosophy “support each other to live well for longer”.