Hospital discharge prep in Sidmouth
Looking for professional hospital discharge prep help in Sidmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable special occasions services across Sidmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£135
Typical Duration
1-2.5 hrs
Location
Sidmouth
Home prepared for hospital discharge - grab rails fitted, trip hazards removed, furniture rearranged. I'll work to OT recommendations or help make the space safe and accessible for recovery.
### Coming Home Safely, Sorted Quickly
The hospital's discharging Mum tomorrow and the **OT report lists six jobs** that need doing to make the house safe. Stairs. Bathroom. Bedroom. That's where I come in.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Forward me the OT assessment as soon as you get it - I can quote and schedule while you're still at the hospital, ready to work before discharge day.
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### Why This Matters
Here's the thing: **hospitals won't discharge** if home isn't safe. And "safe" means specific, practical changes.
| ✅ Properly Prepped | ❌ Last-Minute Scramble | |---------------------|-------------------------| | Grab rails fitted where needed | Loose furniture to lean on | | Clear, wide walking routes | Trip hazards everywhere | | Bed accessible, right height | Can't get in/out safely | | Discharge goes ahead on time | Delayed discharge, extra hospital days |
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### What I Can Sort
**🔧 Common Hospital Discharge Jobs**
| Area | Typical Tasks | |------|---------------| | **Bathroom** | Grab rails by toilet, bath rail, non-slip mat, raised toilet seat fitted | | **Bedroom** | Bed raised to safe height, clear route from bed to bathroom, bedside rail | | **Stairs** | Second handrail fitted, clear of clutter and trip hazards | | **General** | Rugs removed, furniture rearranged, doorstep access sorted | | **Carers** | Key safe fitted for care visits, access route organised |
**📦 Equipment I Can Fit** - Grab rails (bathroom, hallway, by bed) - Key safes for carer access - Raised toilet seats - Bed rails and risers - Non-slip surfaces - Temporary threshold ramps
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### Pricing Guide
| Job Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |----------|----------------|------------| | Simple setup (key safe, rug removal) | 1 hr | **£60** | | Standard prep (2-3 grab rails, reorganise) | 1.5-2 hrs | **£85-£110** | | Full discharge prep (multiple rooms, rails, rearranging) | 2-3 hrs | **£110-£160** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Equipment costs separate but I can source everything.*
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### Perfect If You...
✅ **Have OT recommendations** - I can work through the list systematically
✅ **Need it done fast** - discharge dates don't wait
✅ **Are coordinating from distance** - I can liaise with family members on site
✅ **Want it done right** - proper grab rail installation, not bodge jobs
Why Choose Us for Hospital discharge prep in Sidmouth?
Home safe for recovery before discharge
OT recommendations implemented quickly
Trip hazards removed, routes cleared
Peace of mind for family and patient
What to Expect
### Step 1: Assessment & Quote Send me the OT report or describe what needs doing. I'll quote and schedule - often I can fit urgent jobs in quickly. ### Step 2: Prep & Install I arrive with tools and any equipment needed. Grab rails get properly fitted to studs (not just plasterboard!), trip hazards removed, routes cleared. ### Step 3: Safety Check Quick walk-through to make sure everything works - rails secure, routes clear, space functional for recovery.
Our Sidmouth Service Coverage
We cover Sidmouth and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Sidmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> ⚠️ **Urgent jobs:** I keep slots available for hospital discharge prep - it can't wait. Call me as soon as you know the discharge date and I'll do my best to fit you in, even short notice. **Working with care agencies?** I can coordinate timing around their first visits - key safe fitted before they arrive, access sorted. **Exeter's older properties** often have plaster on lath walls - I know how to fit grab rails safely in these without pulling the whole wall down. That's where experience matters.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hospital discharge prep in Sidmouth
What does hospital discharge prep actually involve?
It depends what the occupational therapist or hospital has recommended, but common jobs include: fitting grab rails by the bed or toilet, removing trip hazards like loose rugs, rearranging furniture to create clear walking routes, raising bed height, setting up a downstairs bedroom temporarily, or installing a key safe for carers. Whatever makes coming home safer and easier.
Can you work to OT recommendations?
Yes - that's exactly what I'm used to. If the hospital OT has done a home assessment and provided a list of adaptations needed, I can work through it. Just send me their report and I'll quote for what needs doing.
How quickly can you do this? Discharge is tomorrow!
I keep some availability for urgent jobs like this - hospital discharges don't wait. Call me as soon as you know the date and I'll do my best to fit you in. Many jobs can be done in a couple of hours once I know what's needed.
Do you supply grab rails and equipment?
Yes - I can pick up and fit grab rails, key safes, non-slip mats, whatever's needed. Or if the hospital has provided equipment that needs installing, I can fit that instead. Either way works.
What if the person is elderly and their house is full of stuff?
That's really common, especially when creating clear routes for walking frames or wheelchairs. I can help reorganise rooms, move furniture to storage, clear hallway obstacles - whatever makes the space work for recovery. Respectfully and carefully.
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Got multiple jobs?
Make the most of your first hour - I can often tackle several small tasks in one visit. List everything you need done when you call!
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