British Red Cross SocietyCare in the home, Wendover

What does it do?We provide short-term care and support in the home for people after an accident or illness, giving them the confidence to continue their daily lives. This service can be provided following a stay in hospital or to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. We can accept referrals from health and social care professionals, as well as self-referrals. We are able to support clients over the age of 18.

Who it is for:

People recovering from accidents or illness.

Where it is available:

Local service covering: Aylesbury Vale (Buckinghamshire).

Service covers a 10 mile radius of Stoke Mandeville Hospital

What it costs:

Please contact the organisation for more details.

How to access or apply for it:

Step 1. Contact us
John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way
Headington, Oxford
OX3 9DU
01865 760 555

Step 2. Service location
Winsway House Unit 11C
Triangle Business Park
Wendover, Bucks
HP22 5BL
01296 316 626

Additional information:

The support offered by our volunteers can smooth the process of settling back into a normal routine and enable people to regain their confidence and independence. The service includes:
  • rebuilding confidence
  • collecting prescriptions
  • offering companionship
  • assistance with shopping.

Classification(s):

Socialising, Home help, Care, Companionship /befriending, Prescriptions delivery, Home from hospital, Shopping

Info last updated:

28/10/2011.
About the service provider:
Contact info:

British Red Cross - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire: John Nike House, 90 Eastern Avenue, Reading, RG1 5SF. (view on map)

Telephone: 0844 4122 750

http://www.redcross.org.uk/Where-we-work/In-the-UK/South-Eastern-England/Berkshire-Buckinghamshire-and-Oxfordshire

Parent organisation:British Red Cross Society

Provider

British Red Cross Society