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Hospital Discharge Service
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Available in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly,
Monmouthshire and Newport
Have you been in hospital? We're here to help
you get back on your feet. We provide support
with welfare benefits, shopping and other practical
tasks and someone to talk to for up to 6 weeks
after discharge, just enough time to settle you
back home.
A person may be referred to the service by
hospital staff, social services, family members,
friends and carers or you may choose to contact
us personally. The service operates Monday to
Friday, is free of charge and is in addition to any
help that social services or other agencies may
already be providing.
In Newport, the Rapid Response Hospital
Discharge Service supports the resettlement and
reablement needs of patients being discharged
from acute services for up to 14 days. As part
of the Gwent Frailty Programme, referrals to
the service are received via members of the
Intermediate Care Team.
Respite Care
Available in Monmouthshire and Newport
Looking after a loved one? You may not want any
reward but that doesn't mean that it's not hard
work! Carers deserve a rest but are often reluctant
to take one. Our trained care workers can step in
while you take a well earned break.
Following an initial visit by a member of staff, the
appropriate service is then provided by trained care
workers.
The service can be delivered 7 days a week,
throughout the year.
Available in Blaenau Gwent
Blaenau Gwent Carers Project offers confidential
advice and information to carers aged 18 or more.
Amongst other things, advice may be given on
benefits, care assessments and respite options.
The project produces a twice-yearly newsletter.
Special events for carers are organised throughout
the year, such as day trips, tea dances and
information days. The team leader makes
domiciliary visits to carers who require a
home visit.
Carers Project