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Lydia’s Help

Availability information last updated: 23rd October, 2025

Lydia’s Help aims to help older adults in Croydon transitioning from hospital to home by preparing their living spaces, offering personalised practical and emotional support, and giving carers the time and reassurance they need to rest and recharge. We bridge the gap between medical care, reablement care and full recovery.

Lydia’s Help believes that everyone deserves a safe, clean, and supported return home and our goal is to make that happen.

What We Do:

Pre- Discharge/Home Readiness

Many hospital discharges are delayed or unsafe because patients’ homes aren’t ready for recovery. Our pre-discharge home preparation service makes homes clean, safe, and comfortable. This reduces hospital delays, prevents readmissions and gives carer peace of mind knowing that their loved one is coming back to a comfortable and secure home.

  • Deep cleaning of main areas (bedroom, bathroom and kitchen)
  • Decluttering
  • Sanitising frequently touched surfaces
  • Clean bedding and essential setup
  • Identifying and removing tripping hazards
  • Organising furniture and everyday items for ease of movement
  • Check heating, water and electricity are working
  • Fridge restock

Home Recovery and Carer Support

Many older people struggle after hospital discharge, and carers often feel exhausted keeping up with recovery needs. Our home recovery and carer support service bridges that gap by providing gentle practical help and companionship and giving carers time to rest. The result is safer recovery, reduced stress , and greater independence.

  • Errands
  • Light domestic help
  • Meal preparations
  • Wellbeing visits
  • Medication reminders
  • Companionship visits
  • Home safety monitoring
  • Weekly progress feedback to families if requested

Areas: All Croydon Postcodes

Languages: English/ Luganda

Last Updated: 27th October, 2025

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