Planning for a safe and dignified discharge

We recognise that a planned, safe, dignified and timely process for patients going home is paramount. It is our aim to discharge you from hospital as soon as you are well enough. As soon as you arrive, we will talk to you about a plan for getting you home. 
 
The team looking after you will discuss with you the expected date when you will be discharged. This will be when your hospital treatment is finished and you are well enough to go home. It is important that everyone is aware of this date so we can all work towards it.

District nursing care in your home

The district nursing service offers a comprehensive portfolio of nursing, healthcare and case management services to housebound patients (in your own home or residential nursing home) requiring nursing support in the community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

If you are under the care of District Nurses within the community and need to contact them, please contact the Single Point of Access (SPA) on: 03000 267 979 (option 2).