Do you have a friend or family member in or leaving hospital? We are here for you.

It can be very stressful being the carer of someone who has been admitted to hospital. It can become even more stressful when they are ready to come home.

To help during this time, each of the Hywel Dda University Health Board hospitals have a dedicated Carer Officer to support you and help ensure a smooth discharge process.

The Carers Officers aim to:

• Make sure new or existing carers are identified as early as possible in a hospital stay and have information about support available to them.
• Make sure the carer / carers perspective is included in discussions about discharge or transfer of care.
• Provide a link between carers and staff to facilitate good communication of relevant information.
• Listen to carers and help them think about and prepare for a hospital discharge.
• Provide information and / or a referral to the Outreach Support Team if ongoing support is needed.
• Get in touch if you think we can help.

Liz - 07498 965279 - liz@credu.cymru

Beth - 07984 464977 - beth@credu.cymru

CWTCH Service

Provides personal care and practical and emotional support for individuals to enable them to return to their own home setting following a stay in hospital/avoid hospital admission.

01239 631010

ceredigionocwtschservice@redcross.org.uk

The British Red Cross can also loan mobility aids and other aids and equipment that will make life easier e.g. wheelchair, commode, bath seat, back rest. The local contact telephone number is:

01239 615686

Further information and a booking service is available on the Red Cross website:

redcross.org.uk/get-help/hire-a-wheelchair