Trusted
Assessors
Here to help You Home
Our team works across all hospitals in Bridgend, Merthyr and Rhondda Cynon Taf, providing patients with the practical and emotional support needed to leave hospital safely, quickly, and with confidence.
We work alongside you, your family, and in partnership with health, social care, and community organisations to:
- Support a safe discharge home
- Reduce the risk of re-admission
- Boost confidence and independence
What help can our Trusted Assessors Offer?
Ongoing, free support to help people readjust to life at home
Practical help to regain independence and confidence
Tailored services based on individual needs
Reassurance and emotional support
Information and liaison with other agencies
Support for carers and families
Immediate food provisions until regular shopping can be arranged
Guidance with welfare benefit claims
Home safety checks on discharge – reducing risks of slips, trips and falls, clearing out-of-date food, ensuring heating, TV, phone and lifeline services are working
Our Trusted Assessors
We help by providing practical and emotional support to help you get home from hospital as quickly and safely as possible and preventing re admissions. We work with you, your family and in partnership with health, social care and third sector organisations to do this. Our support will enable you to increase your confidence and promote independence.
We are available on-site from Monday-Friday between 8:30am-4pm.
Contact us:
trusted.assessors@acmorgannwg.org.uk
Click here for resources on this page that can help you during your hospital stay
Get Involved
Share your experiences:
Have you made use of our Trusted Assessor service whilst in hospital? Please share your experiences with us by completing this feedback form.
Help shape the Trusted Assessor service
We’re looking for critical friends to guide us through this project.
Who we are looking for...
If you have an interest in hospital discharge, have experience as a patient or as a family/unpaid carer or are a professional involved in supporting older people please get in touch.
How to get in touch
Contact Keiran: keiran.ogier@acmorgannwg.org.uk | 01443 490650
Time commitment
Around 1 hour a month*
*This could be in person or online. However, you can get involved as little or as much as you like.
Resources to help you while you're in hospital
Case Studies
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