A NEW service has launched in Mid Essex helping people to get back on their feet after a stay in hospital.

Reablement at Home is designed to be the first port of call for anyone who needs support in day-to-day living after being discharged from hospital or community care.

Patients will be able to receive six weeks of support to help them adjust to life at home and giving them confidence.

Dr Caroline Dollery, Chair of Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group said: “The new Reablement at Home service is strongly based on the right outcome for patients, helping them to live independently again after spending some time in hospital or avoiding admission altogether.

“We are very pleased to see this joint service launch and we are confident patients who need Reablement at Home can still expect high-quality services.”

The support, which will be available across Essex, will come from physiotherapists, occupational therapists or home care support workers, depending on each person’s individual needs.

Patients with an urgent need can get an immediate referral on a priority telephone line, meaning they can start getting support within two hours.

Those who are eligible for the service will be referred into it by the hospital, their GP or community care provider.

The service will run for five years from May.

Allied Healthcare will be providing Reablement at Home in mid Essex and the CCG has been working with them to make sure the service meets requirements.