Additional investment secured for the voluntary sector to support hospital discharge

March 24, 2026
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Published by Dudley CVS
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Dudley CVS has now secured a total of £124,000 for frontline voluntary sector organisations over two years to support hospital discharge.

Community Bridge is a two-year pilot aimed that will build voluntary sector support around patients being discharged from hospital to help avoid readmission. Dudley CVS will be working with 8 frontline voluntary sector organisations so far to offer the following interventions:

  • Settling in at home following discharge
  • Counselling
  • Welfare advice
  • Food parcels
  • Spiritual and emotional support
  • Peer support groups
  • Local walks
  • Dog therapy sessions
  • LTC self-management support
  • Home support packages – sight loss

Interested in collaborating with us?

If you have ideas about support services you could offer, please contact Jason Griffiths, Hospital Discharge Social Prescribing Manager, Email: jason@dudleycvs.org.uk