Age UK Richmond offeers a free, short-term service for those leaving hospital or who have become unwell in the community.
How to access the service
Criteria: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames resident, aged 65+, living alone or with another vulnerable person.
Referrals from a Health or Social Care professional only.
What can we help with?
- Preparing the home for discharge / change in functional ability
- Keysafe installations
- Micro-environment set up
- Awaiting equipment deliveries
- Shopping & prescriptions
- Help with appointments
- Help arranging transport
- Access to other Age UK Richmond services including: Welfare Benefit checks, social activities to improve and maintain wellbeing
- Information & Advice
How to make a referral (For Health or Social Care professional only)
To make a referral please complete a referral form available on the link below.
Please email your completed referral form to nightingale@ageukrichmond.org.uk or call 020 8876 2449
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bp-assets/globalassets/richmond/nightingale-referral-form-sep-2023.docx