Hospital discharge & social care · England
Hospital Discharge & Social Care Advice
Independent professional guidance when you're trying to understand care and support arrangements following a hospital stay.
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Worried about someone's discharge from hospital?
Hospital discharge can be an uncertain and stressful time, particularly when somebody's care needs have changed. Families may suddenly find themselves dealing with hospital teams, adult social care, community services and decisions about what support will be available after discharge.
You may be unsure whether the proposed arrangements will meet the person's needs, which organisation is responsible for what, what happens after discharge, or how to understand the social care options being discussed.
Understand the situation before making decisions
Social Care Answers can provide an independent professional perspective on the adult social care aspects of the situation.
We can help you make sense of what is being proposed, understand the issues that may be relevant and identify practical questions or options to consider.
We do not replace hospital, NHS or local authority discharge services and cannot prevent or require a particular discharge.
Online Consultation — £125
Up to 60 minutes of independent professional adult social care advice and guidance online.
Make a Free Initial EnquirySocial Care Answers is not an emergency or urgent medical service.
About our advice
Social Care Answers provides independent professional social care advice and guidance in England. We do not provide legal advice or representation, replace statutory services, or guarantee a particular outcome. Social Care Answers is not an emergency service. If someone is in immediate danger, contact the emergency services.