Lisburn Aftercare Service, funded by the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust, helps promote a speedy recovery and a return to normal living after a stay in hospital, encouraging independence and enabling the user to remain in the comfort of their own home.

The service ...

This is a free service provided for up to six weeks following hospital discharge and tailored to meet the user's changing needs as their condition improves.

Lisburn Aftercare Service is intended to supplement other services, not replace them.

Referrals ...

Referrals are taken from hospital social workers who carry out an assessment of the user's needs. The hospital social worker will contact Lisburn Aftercare Service and confirm details and availability with the project co-ordinator.

Who is eligible ...

Anyone:

• Aged 65 and over
• Living alone or
• Living with family members / relatives who are unable to help

How It Works ...

A Lisburn Aftercare Service care worker will be assigned to the user on discharge from hospital. The care worker's main role is promote a return to independence.

The user's progress will be assessed by the Lisburn Aftercare co-ordinator at the commencement of service. A follow up visit will also take place during the six week placement, with the care worker reporting to the co-ordinator on a regular basis.