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Coming out of hospital

If the person you care for is in hospital.

Ask the hospital staff for help with a care plan.
A care plan involving any support services, help from relatives and friends, social services, GP and other health professionals should be in place, ready for when the patient comes home. This should be planned by the hospital, patient and you as a carer in plenty of time before the patient leaves. Clearly, however, this may not always happen. However, it is never too late to get help to start putting together a care plan. It may be worth remembering that any plan you agree to is not set in stone. You can always make changes if the need arises.

Intensive Care at Home Service
This service provides an alternative to hospital care for a selected group of patients (aged 18 yrs or over) who require acute convalescence or medical care in their own domestic environment. The patient must have a definite diagnosis, be medically stable and be in agreement to have this service provided. The service is provided for a maximum of 14 days and is only available where the GP is able to provide the medical care required. The service is accessed via the person's GP, District Nurse, Physiotherapist, Social Worker, OT and A&E department.

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