Leaving hospital

Let us know if you have a family member, friend or carer we can talk to about your care. Please let us know if there isn't anyone available.

Follow all advice from your doctors, nurses and therapists.

Speak up if you have any questions or concerns at any point during your care.

We aim to discharge all patients who no longer need our hospital care by midday.

We will move you to the Discharge Lounge, where you will wait before leaving hospital.

You may be given medication to take away in a green bag.

We will show you how to use any equipment you may need.

We will send your GP a summary of your care with us.

• Make arrangements to be available for when you need to leave hospital
• Make your home comfortable for your return
• Arrange help around the home
• Arrange transport, clothes and shoes to leave hospital in
• Put the heating on if needed
• Stock your home with food and any medicine you might need
• Make sure you have keys to get in.