Why is In-Home Care Important After a Hospital Discharge?

Getting back on track after hospitalisation can be challenging, especially if you just had a severe illness or suffered a nasty fall. Temporary care may be necessary until you get back to your old self.

In the UK, providing long-term health and care services for hospital patients after discharge is a requirement for local authorities. This directive is under Health and Care Act’s Section 91. It also includes the additional duty for NHS and foundation trusts to have the patients and cares when planning discharge care. It is common in Hospital Homecare in Earlsfield and the entire Hospital Homecare in London.

Here is everything you need to know about the importance of in-home care after getting out of the hospital.

Why Get an In-Home Care Assistance? 

Having someone to care for you after your hospital discharge can be very beneficial, especially if you still struggle walking or to move around. The carer will assist you until you can start living independently or entirely recover from your illness.

When to Get Free Short-Term Home Care?

Sending a message after discharge from the hospital is crucial to get free home care assistance and service.

The hospital stall may set the arrangement before you get out of the hospital. So have a word with the person in charge of hospital discharge to start the arrangement process.

If you are already out of the hospital and your in-home care still needs to be arranged, you can contact your local social services to request a carer. This time, the hospital will no longer have the authority to set it for you.

What Care Services Will You Get? 

The NHS and your local services have a team of experts who can do all things to assist you in getting your old self back on track after your hospitalisation. It includes helping you do your routines like personal hygiene, getting dressed, fixing your meal, or moving around the house. They can also help you clean and dress your wounds if necessary.

The team of carers may include:

●     A GP

●     A Nurse

●     A Physiotherapist

●     An Occupational therapist

●     A Social worker

●     Carers

The team will assess your current condition to see what they can do for you. The healthcare providers will also devise a plan to give you the care you need and assign a contact person from the team to lead your in-home care services.

Aside from your social worker’s free in-home care services, you may also get a paid homecare service if you want a long-term arrangement. You may hire a carer by yourself or call a homecare agency to inquire about this service.