SCCCC supporting older people in Sheffield and Doncaster

If you are a family member, friend or health professional of an older person who needs extra support to avoid isolation or to get home from hospital sooner, please see our services page. We are here to support them. We welcome new volunteers and those who wish to help us Fundraise, including corporate partnerships.

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SCCCC reducing Isolation

There are many reasons why an older person may begin to feel isolated.
Whatever the reason we have a service to help.

Good Neighbour Scheme

Our Good Neighbour Scheme operates in both Sheffield and Doncaster and sees one of our friendly volunteers visit on a regular basis for a cuppa and a chat.

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Telephone Support Service

We also have a Telephone Support Service operating in Sheffield which supports those who prefer to talk on the phone than have an in-person visit.

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PenPal Scheme

Our PenPal Scheme was created in the pandemic but has become so popular, we’ve continued it in Sheffield.

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SCCCC Get Home From Hospital Sooner

At SCCCC we have a number of services which help get older people back in their own home from hospital sooner.

Sheffield

Hospital to Home

Providing transport, emergency food shops, and mobility equipment for over 55s.

Discharge Lounge

Getting over 55s home and when hospital transport is not appropriate or they have no other way to get home.

Back Home Scheme

Helping those over 55 live independently by providing support after being discharged from a stay in hospital.

Temporary Key Safes

if the only thing stopping a hospital discharge is having a key safe installed, we can loan them for up to 6 weeks.

Doncaster

Home from Hospital

Helping over 18s to live independently by offering support and assistance with tasks after a stay in hospital).

SCCCC Additional Services for Older People

Discharge lounge

Discharge Lounge, Sheffield

Designed to reduce delays when discharging people from hospital.
Doncaster Home from Hospital team

Trusted Assessor Scheme, Sheffield

Assessing an individual in their home for minor aids and preventing trips and falls.
wheelchair access

High Seat Chair Loans

Primarily for those who have undergone hip, knee or heart surgery.

Adverse weather

Adverse Weather Support, Sheffield

Transport to and from hospital for NHS workers and community teams in adverse weather conditions.

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