Leaving hospital
When you are ready to leave hospital, staff will work with you, your family and carers to make sure you have the right support in place.
Planning for discharge should start as soon as you are admitted to hospital. The aim is to help you return home safely and as independently as possible.
You can read more information about being discharged from hospital on the NHS website.
Discharge planning
Before you leave hospital, a discharge plan will be completed by the staff supporting you. The meeting could discuss:
- Support you’ll need after leaving hospital
- Arrangements to return home, including how you are getting home
- Any care, equipment or home adaptations you may need
- Who is in charge of your care, and how to contact them
- When and how often you need care
- Your discharge date
You should not be discharged until it is safe for you to do so.
Support after leaving hospital
After you leave hospital, you may still require extra help. There are short-term services which can support you on your return from hospital to help you gain confidence and live as independently as possible at home. Find out more.
Some local organisations also offer support:
Intermediate care
If you’re recovering from illness, injury, or a hospital stay and not yet ready to return home, you may benefit from intermediate care. Ascot House provides short-term bed-based support for people in an acute but stable condition, who need a bit more time and assistance before going home.
The integrated team includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, patient support workers, social care assessors, social workers, doctors, and district nurses.
The hospital will refer you directly if you meet the criteria, are over 18+ and are registered with a Trafford GP.
To contact Ascot House, call 0161 962 0996 (8am to 10pm, 7 days a week) or email ascothouse@trafford.gov.uk / ascothouse.ict@mft.nhs.uk.
Returning to different housing
Sometimes, leaving hospital might mean your current home no longer meets your needs. If your health or mobility has changed, you may need a different type of housing to stay safe, comfortable and independent.
Before leaving hospital, a hospital worker will assess your situation and identify what kind of support, equipment and living environment would suit you best.
If we find your current home is not suitable or you require more support, a health or social care worker will complete an assessment to find you suitable short-term support until you can return home. If required, they will also explore long-term accommodation with the relevant organisations.