PHILLIS lends a hand to older people!
Are you an older person who is finding it difficult to maintain your home or would you like to get out more, socialise or learn a new skill? Older people in Warwickshire are going to get a helping hand to help them stay in their own homes for longer.
Warwickshire County Council is launching a new service called PHILLIS (Promoting Health and Independence through Low Level Integrated Support) to support independent living for people over fifty.
The PHILLIS service will assess what sort of support is needed for an older person and then, working with partners, will identify the services to best help them.
So whether it is help with shopping, getting out and about, home repairs, finding social opportunities, claiming benefits, or keeping fit, PHILLIS is here to help!
Graeme Betts, Strategic Director for Adult, Health and Community Services, said
“Research shows that providing help and support for older people as soon as they begin to struggle with some aspects of daily living, can help them live safely and confidently in their own homes. We are very pleased to be able to offer this type of support to people living in Warwickshire.”
Once an older person has had help from PHILLIS, the Service will keep in contact with them on a regular basis, to ensure that they continue to receive appropriate support as and when personal circumstances may change.
The PHILLIS Service is free, but for some community based services there may be a charge.
Access to the PHILLIS Service is open to anyone over the age of 50 years living in Warwickshire and individuals, their family, friends or support staff can refer to the service simply by telephoning 01926 731144.
For further information, please contact the PHILLIS Service on 01926 731144.