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Coming out of hospital can be a time of mixed feelings. Although you will probably be looking forward to getting home, you may also have some worries about how you will cope.

What is hospital discharge?

An introduction to the process of coming out of hospital.

Hospital discharge for people going home

How to make returning home as smooth as possible, what arrangements should be made and who is responsible for making them.

What if I can’t yet go home?

We look at your options if you need to stay in hospital a long time, or if you need to continue with a different type of healthcare.

Discharge from hospital into a care home

Your options if you are unable to return home or move into a care home.

Problems with hospital discharge

What you should do if you have any problems with the discharge process.

Advice and contacts

Who to talk to if you experience problems with your hospital discharge.

 
 
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Coming Out of Hospital
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