Hospital Aftercare Service

Support you can count on

• Who can we help?
• What help can we give?
• Is there a charge for this service?
• Who will provide the help?
• How long does support last?
• How are referrals made?
• Making more of life

Age Concern Tameside, 131 Katherine Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside. OL6 7AW
0161 308 5000

Who can we help?

Older residents of Tameside/Glossop, usually over 60 years of age, who have been discharged recently from Tameside General Hospital.

We aim to provide immediate flexible short-term support.

What help can we give?

Age Concern Tameside can offer a friendly service to meet your immediate needs which may include:

• Checking you are warm and comfortable
• Shopping/Pension collecting
• Helping to get other support or any advice needed
• Serving refreshments or light meals
• Emotional support or companionship

We aim to help people overcome immediate, short-term difficulties.

Is there a charge for this service?

There is no charge to the people who receive this service since we receive funding for the scheme.

Who will provide the help?

Age Concern Tameside recruits local volunteers to help local older people. All volunteers are interviewed and asked to provide references prior to commencing their visits. Our volunteers are given ongoing support and training where appropriate. They will always carry an identification card which you should ask to see.

How long does support last?

Between 24-48 hours, but could extend to 48-96 hours where hardship is encountered.

How are referrals made?

Through hospital staff who will make a referral for you as you are discharged from hospital. This will be by telephoning the Scheme
Co-ordinator at Age Concern Tameside on 0161 308 5003 or 0161 308 5000

Making more of life

Our aim is simple... to help you make the most of life.

The things we do, ensure that you have the opportunity to live your life to the full. We do that in ways that may surprise you.

We believe that age should be valued. We believe that there should be just as much choice available to those who are older, as to those who are younger. We believe in your right to stay independent for as long as possible.

Our volunteers give practical support and we have expert information you can rely on. We can insure your house, your travel and give you peace of mind in many other ways. We campaign for your rights to make your voice heard.

Wherever you are, we are. By responding to your needs we enable you to do things your way. Above all, we strive to make daily life better both now and in the future.

Please enquire at the main office for further information on how we can help you and your carer.

Supported by Age Concern (www.ageconcerntameside.org.uk )