Home from Hospital Care
Ongoing Care & Support After Hospital Discharge
Has your loved one had a fall or a short illness that required hospitalisation? Do you feel under pressure having to care for them yourself or arranging care? Sylvian offers temporary care for up to six weeks to help your relative get back on their feet giving you that peace of mind that they are cared for by professional trained carers so you can get on with your own pressures and responsibilities. Find out what support we can offer below.
What Is Home from Hospital Care?
Sylvian’s Home from Hospital Care Service can provide short-term care at home for your loved one after they have been discharged from hospital if they need some assistance to get back on their feet. Home from Hospital Care in familiar home surroundings has proved to be more beneficial in returning people to normal health than an extended stay in hospital or admittance to a care home. Our care teams will be concentrating on improving their day-to-day life skills by providing them with support with bathing, dressing, meal preparation and light cleaning while keeping you informed of their progress.
How Can I Arrange It?
Home from Hospital Care Packages are designed as a short-term solution and as such may be available free of charge via the local authority or the NHS for up to six weeks. (You should contact your local authority to ask for an assessment to check if you are eligible for funding from the council). Should your relative’s needs for support extend beyond this initial six-week period, we can continue to assist them under our alternate care packages.
Home from Hospital Care is usually arranged by the hospital social work team before people are discharged. But it can also be used to enable people to stay at home following an emergency disruption to care arrangements (for example, if you are the primary care giver and you need to go into hospital and cannot look after your loved one anymore).
Ongoing Elderly Care & Home from Hospital Care Services After Hospital Discharge in the UK
When a loved one with complex care needs is about to be discharged from the hospital, arranging appropriate care becomes critical. We provide Home from Hospital Care services to facilitate a smooth transition from hospital to home, fostering Independence and overall well-being. Sylvian Care understands the importance of Elderly Care following hospital discharge and provides comprehensive Home from Hospital Care Services throughout the United Kingdom.
Home from Hospital Care:
Our Home from Hospital Care Service is designed to assist individuals in regaining their Independence and confidence after a hospital stay. Those with complex care requirements will greatly benefit from this service, which aims to enable them to live fulfilling lives in their homes despite their complex care requirements.
Our services include:
1. Personalised Care Plans:
Our team of experienced professionals develops care plans that are tailored to meet the individual needs of your loved one. Our care and comfort are based on medical requirements, daily activities, and personal preferences.
2. Skilled Caregivers:
Caregivers at our facility specialize in medication management, wound care, mobility assistance, and more. The staff works closely with medical professionals to ensure that the continuum of care is seamless.
3. Promoting Independence:
We believe that reliability is based on promoting self-sufficiency. Our caregivers work with your loved one to improve their daily living skills, which will provide them with a sense of control and confidence.
4. Emotional Support:
Leaving the hospital for the first time can be emotionally draining. Our compassionate caregivers offer companionship and a listening ear to ease the emotional strain on both the patient and their family.
NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding:
We understand that navigating ongoing care finances can be overwhelming. For eligible individuals, NHS Continuing Healthcare can finance home-based care. The funds cover the cost of care, ensuring your loved one receives the attention and support he or she needs.
Arranging Home from Hospital Care:
Arrangements for Home from Hospital Care are straightforward at Sylvian Care. Our team works closely with hospitals, medical professionals, and families to help create a seamless transition process. Based on your loved one's needs and preferences, we develop a care plan that maximizes their comfort.
Elderly care after hospital discharge requires comprehensive support and personalized attention. Home from Hospital Care Services at Sylvian Care ensure a successful transition from hospital to home. Care plans personalized to a client's needs, and our focus on promoting Independence make us a reliable choice for ongoing care. We put your loved one's well-being first and assure you that your loved one's well-being is our top priority. Let us arrange Home from Hospital Care for your loved one and give them the care they deserve.
Arrange Home from Hospital Care
If you would like to arrange Home from Hospital Care for yourself or a loved one, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Select your local office and speak to one of our helpful staff today.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We can contact the local authority on your behalf and request an assessment of needs. The hospital and/or social services will arrange for your loved one to receive a care package bespoke to what they’re assessed as needing, including anything from physiotherapy to professional carers. The team assessing your relative will always take into account their abilities, needs and wishes including your needs, wishes and feelings.
The aim is to get you and your loved one back into your daily routine and to ensure that they’re as independent, mobile, confident and medically fit as possible.
Support staff will usually visit daily and work on guiding your loved one through daily tasks such as getting washed and dressed and preparing meals, helping them to rebuild confidence they may have lost while they were unwell.
Health professionals and sometimes social workers will provide tailor-made exercises to help them become stronger and identify any aids and adaptations that may help them feel safer and more comfortable at home.
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Healthcare staff may decide that a stay in hospital isn’t necessary for your loved one. They’ll work out if their needs can be safely managed by providing short-term care at home or, if appropriate, arranging a short stay in a care home. This can avoid unnecessary hospital admission and give them the chance to recover in a more familiar environment. Statistics are showing, however that people tend to recover faster in a familiar environment such as their own home.
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If your relative needs further support after six weeks, they will be given a plan for transferring to another service. But they may have to start paying for it themselves, depending on their circumstances.
If your loved one needs long-term care or support, you can ask your local authority’s social services for a free assessment of their care needs if they haven’t already been assessed. The social worker will establish if your relative’s care package is eligible for funding from the council. If it is assessed that your relative requires long-term care, the Sylvian team can continue visiting under a revised care plan.
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If you are looking to arrange care for someone with complex care needs who is being discharged from hospital, they might also be eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare who will fund for your loved one to be cared for at home.
Sylvian is accepting care packages through both the local authority and NHS with which we have long standing working relationships.
How To Find The Right Care For You Or Your Relative
1. Find your local office here
2. Get in touch with us
3. Carry out an assessment
4. Care team chosen and care starts
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We understand that each person is unique, and we strive to create a caring and supportive environment that meets their specific needs. Locate your nearest office and get in touch with us to learn how we can assist you in arranging care for yourself or someone close to you.