Support when you leave hospital

You’ll be given an estimated leaving date within 24 to 48 hours of being admitted to hospital. 

Your progress will be reviewed and if there’s is a change to your leaving date a discharge co-ordinator or ward co-ordinator will let you know.

Preparing to leave hospital

If you need equipment to manage at home, the hospital will provide this or they will refer you to the First Contact team.

The hospital will make a referral to the Hospital Liaison Team if you need:

• short term care to regain your independence
• your current care package needs to increase
• a residential or nursing placement