Our quality commitment is to ensure that you receive the best health care possible today and that you are fully involved in the future of your health service.
We will speak to you about making arrangements for going home
A leaflet about being discharged (going home) is available from some wards
We will speak to you or your family about whether you need support at home, after leaving hospital
Nursing staff can let your relatives or friends know that you will be leaving hospital, so that you can arrange travel to get home, or you can do this yourself
Medical arrangements - if you are to be discharged on medication we will give you at least 7 days supply. We will also give you a letter for yourself and your GP detailing your prescription and other aspects of your treatment and discharge plan. Further details of your treatment will be sent to your GP
Some hospitals have discharge lounge areas which patients may wait in before they leave the hospital. This may be because they are awaiting transport or medication to take home with them.
Further Visits
If you need an outpatient appointment we will give you this before you go home, or send this in the post.
