Iris

My name is Iris. I am 90 years old. I was referred to Enhance by my physiotherapist after a fall at home which left me with a broken leg and hip. After spending 3 months in the hospital/rehabilitation centre, I am now back at home, trying my best to regain my mobility and independence. I had always kept busy before the fall, usually out shopping with my friend but the fall made me lose my confidence to go outside. My lovely Enhance worker Claire started to spend some time with me walking outdoors. She comes every fortnight. We go for short walks together down the street. I really enjoy Claire’s visits. Both my walking and confidence is improving and our conversations are so lively, I often tell her she leaves me feeling positive and encouraged to walk more. It’s changed my life.” Enhance, funded by Leeds Community Healthcare Trust via Leeds Older Peoples Forum, provides practical support to older and frail people ensuring they stay well at home and avoid hospital readmissions. We provide person-centred, holistic support alongside community healthcare, and help people attend a Health HUB each week at Beeston Village Community Centre, boosting social connections, health, quality of life, and wellbeing. The self management Hub provides access to treatment from nurses followed by socialising, refreshments, games, support with benefits and housing, mobility aids.