If you are in need of a little extra help at home following a stay in hospital, an illness or injury, The British Red Cross offers a Support at Home Service.

This is available in North Devon and Torridge on a short-term basis (up to weeks), providing  support for people with everyday tasks such as shopping, collecting prescriptions, and using local services. If you would like to know more please ring 01271 318086 or email: northdevon@redcross.org.uk

For Cornwall patients: Referrals can be made over the phone to the Support At Home Team on 01209 614 929 or via secure email to SAHCornwall@redcross.org.uk

For the short term loan of mobility aids including wheelchairs:

call 01271 318083 for Devon patients

or 01209 614 928 for Cornwall patients or alternatively call the Truro branch of British Red Cross on 01872 267953.

If you are struggling to get the help you need, please ask to speak to one of our Social Prescribers.

For information to help people live independently and safely in their own home click support from Conrwall Council HERE

Tel: 0300 1234 131

For information to support people wanting to live independently and safely in their own home go to Care Direct HERE

Tel: 0345 155 1007