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Q: I am worried about what happens after my wife, who has had a stroke, comes out of hospital. What should I do?

A: It is very important that hospital discharge is properly planned, and that the services that you need are in place when your wife comes home. This sometimes happens without the carer having to push, but sometimes the carer has to be quite assertive to ensure that the person they care for is not discharged before services have been organised. If you are worried, speak first to the ward staff, and voice your concerns. There will also be a hospital discharge co-ordinator or social worker who you can speak to.

You can get more information from:

West Sussex Carers Support Services

PALS

Discharge from Hospital