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Leaving hospital (being discharged)

Once you are well enough, it is important that you leave hospital. This will speed up your recovery. 

What we will do for you 

We start putting plans in place for you to leave hospital (your discharge) when you are admitted. It is important that you can get home, or to suitable accommodation, as soon as you are medically fit.  

We will discuss the date you are due to leave hospital and agree a plan together. We will agree the help you need at home and involve your family and/or carers. 

 


Getting you home for lunch 

We know that when the time comes for you to leave hospital, you don’t want to be waiting all day to go home. We will strive to get all of your medications ready and test results back in time so that you can be home in time for lunch. 

Ask your nurse or doctor these questions:

  • What is the matter with me?
  • What is going to happen to me today?
  • What are my goals to get me home?
  • When am I going home?

Want to know more?
Ask a member of staff for more information about planning for your / your relative’s discharge.


Medication 

We will give you back any medication that you brought into hospital that you still need. If you have started new medication during your stay, we will give you a supply to take home. This will include strength and instructions for taking your medicine. Your GP will then prescribe more if required.  

 


What we need you to do  

You will be fully involved in planning for the date you leave hospital together with your family, carers or friends. If you are going home, please make sure you have some outdoor clothes and your house keys. Ensure your heating is on and that you have enough food in. 


Discharge lounge 

On the day you leave hospital, you may be moved to our Discharge Lounge while you wait for your medication or transport home. 

 


Transport 

You will need to arrange your own transport home. Hospital transport is provided only for people who meet strict criteria. If you do meet the criteria, the ward staff will book this transport for you. 

If you do need to book any non-emergency patient transport please visit our non-emergency patient transport page below


Tell us how we did 

We aim to provide the best patient experience while caring for you. We are committed to using your feedback to make improvements to the way we do things.