Going home after hospital discharge (Homesafe Plus)

There are many services that can support you after you have been discharged from hospital.

Contact us if you have any questions about the Homesafe Plus services listed on this page.

Telephone: 01483 743 668
Email: home.independence@woking.gov.uk

Home assessment

A member of staff will visit you to carry out a health and safety check on your home environment. They can then make recommendations for additional support to enable more independent living.

Health and wellbeing advice

A wellbeing adviser will visit you to discuss social, recreational and non-medical support, and activities which could improve your health and wellbeing.

Find out how you can request health and wellbeing advice (social prescribing).

Community alarm

An alarm unit and pendant which provides you with support and assistance at the touch of a button. The alarm links to a local monitoring centre where operators are available 24 hours, seven days a week, They can arrange the help you require should you feel unwell or need assistance.

Find out more about personal alarms and sensors in your home (Careline).

Temporary key safe

A padlock-shaped device can be easily secured to the outside of your property, which safely stores a front door key. The key safe is pre-programmed with a code to enable access to the key. Access to your property can be gained by carers, the community meals service and the emergency services, if necessary.

Find out how to apply for a key safe.

Community meals

A nutritiously balanced meal will be delivered to your door each day. All community meals are delivered between 11am and 2.30pm, hot and ready to eat. The service caters for a wide range of dietary and cultural requirements. Additional courses including breakfast and tea packs may be available and you can discuss this when your first meal is delivered.

Find out more about meals delivered to your home.

Handyperson service

The handyperson service provides a range of assistance to allow you to live in safety and comfort at home. The handyperson can offer the following services:

• minor aids and adaptations (such as grab rails and half-steps)
• essential repairs (such as small electrical and plumbing jobs)
• home security (such as installation of permanent key safes and door locks)
• home safety checks (such as securing rugs, carpets and wires)
• small and general DIY jobs

Find out more about handyperson visits for adaptations and repairs and our dementia-friendly handyperson service.

Housing and homelessness

If you are homeless or threatened with homelessness within 56 days, a member of our housing options team will be in touch to discuss this with you.

Find out more about supported housing.

Home improvement

Longer term home improvements and major adaptations, such as wet room installations and stair lifts, may be possible subject to an eligibility assessment.

Find out more about home adaptations to stay independent.