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    Baron Davenport’s Charity funding helps customer Paula feel her best at home again

    31/03/2022

    Paula was referred to Revival after being admitted to the Royal Stoke Hospital due to anxiety and alcohol abuse.  After treatment she was ready to be discharged from hospital but her financial situation meant she had no access to food or essentials meaning she couldn’t go home.

  • Older Man Sat On Armchair At Home Relaxed

    Funding will stop vulnerable people having to choose between heating and eating

    18/03/2022

    Revival have been awarded funding to support vulnerable people leaving hospital in Stoke-on-Trent. The £800 funding provided by Stoke-on-Trent City Council will provide essential supplies to make sure people are warm in their homes during winter and the start of spring.

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    Hilary can now live independently at home thanks to advice from Revival’s Home Support Service

    15/03/2022

    Customer Hilary was referred to Revival as part of our Home Support Service in Stafford South. She needed help getting her food shopping after returning home from hospital and recovering from a broken hip.

  • Older Man Feeling Relaxed At Home

    “I was struggling with the loss of my wife and debts of nearly £90,000 before Revival stepped in and helped me see a way out.”

    02/03/2022

    78-year-old Jason was living in the Erewash area. He was referred to our Derbyshire Independent Living Service after struggling to manage his finances with nearly £90,000 worth of debt and was grieving the loss of his wife.

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    “Revival helped to boost my confidence and made me feel more motivated at home”

    23/02/2022

    Customer Carl was referred to Revival after he was admitted to hospital with pancreatitis. He wasn’t coping with his mental health and was struggling to manage his finances. Our Home Support Service stepped in to help Carl return from hospital and live independently at home.

  • Older Woman In A Wheelchair Being Helped By Younger Woman

    “My mum is as safe as possible in her own home thanks to Revival”

    21/02/2022

    92-year-old customer Alice lives alone in the picturesque but remote Amber Valley. She was living independently at home until her son’s health deteriorated meaning he couldn’t visit as often as he would like.

  • Nadia Mizra With Keele Medical Student Jessica

    Student Volunteers Week: Keele University medical student Jessica helps customers in hospital

    10/02/2022

    Student volunteers week: Keele University medical student Jessica helps customers in hospital as part of her work placement. Find out what she's been up to this week.

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    Home Support Officer Mark helps customer Lech home from hospital thanks to the kindness of a colleague

    27/01/2022

    Customer Lech and his wife came to the UK from Poland over 15 years ago. After both working throughout their lives, Lech’s health deteriorated and was admitted to hospital. He was referred to Revival from Royal Stoke Hospital to help him return home safely. Home Support Officer Mark was able to provide support to Lech with a little help from his colleague Sabina.

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    Support Worker Jessica prevents future hospital admissions for customer Abe

    14.01.2022

    Customer Abe fell at home. He was undiscovered for a long time and was admitted to hospital. His fall seriously impacted his overall health and was referred to Revival for help.