Goodwin Development TrustGoodwin Development Trust

What does it do?The service provides information, advice, practical assistance and a referral service to older people and their families who are thinking about their housing and care options.

It supports older people to access health and social care services and specialist advice services.

Who it is for:

Anyone aged 55 or older who lives within Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Ethnic / cultural aspects:

The service works in conjunction with Goodwin’s Community Integration team, Danny’s Dream and the Hull Community Wardens to provide an inclusive service to ethnic, cultural and other groups.

Where it is available:

Local service covering: East Riding of Yorkshire, Kingston upon Hull (East Riding of Yorkshire).

What it costs:

The initial information /advice / referral service is free and supported financially by DCLG via FirstStop Advice. Costs for other parts of the service (such as the practical assistance when moving home) will be individually quoted for each client.

Where criteria are met, funding may be available via the Royal British Legion for serving or ex-service personnel.

How to access or apply for it:

Please phone the team on 01482 342294 for an appointment, or email ehealth@goodwin-centre.org

What to expect then:

The service offers informal friendly advice tailored to each individual’s situation and needs. Support through all stages is provided by a dedicated team member who will be the client’s main point of contact

Additional information:

Information and advice can be obtained from the service by calling 01482 342294. However for a more personalised service the team visit across a range of home tenure including hospitals and care / residential homes.

Classification(s):

Information & options appraisal, Information, Signposting / gateway service, Care options appraisal

Info last updated:

21/02/2012.
About the service provider:
Contact info:

Goodwin Development Trust

Telephone: 01482 342 294

http://www.goodwintrust.org

Parent organisation:Goodwin Development Trust

Provider

Goodwin Development Trust