Hospital to Home Care

Our services provide you with support after returning from hospital due to illness or injury. We can support you during your recovery process with accompaniment to appointments, transport, medication support and light housekeeping.

The price of our homecare will depend on the Client’s individual needs and the number of hours of care provided. We always recommend a minimum care visit of one hour to be able to provide safe and effective care. 

Please contact your local Right at Home office so they can provide you with an estimated cost of care.

There are no qualification requirements for our personalised homecare after hospital services. In some situations, local authorities or social services may offer support for patients when they leave hospital. Whether or not you qualify for NHS continuing healthcare funding after hospital discharge will depend on whether your designated team of healthcare staff decide that you need healthcare related care and support when you leave hospital. 

If you or a loved one require support after a stay in hospital, contact your local Right at Home office to discuss your requirements.

Reablement is the term used in health and social care as an alternative name for short-term, after hospital care at home. Reablement services include help with daily activities that someone recovering from a hospital stay may not be able to complete alone. These may include washing, dressing and domestic tasks. 

Our highly-rated home from hospital services can be short-term or long-term, depending on your requirements. Long periods spent in hospital can take their toll on mental health and self-confidence as it can feel like you are no longer independent. We believe that intermediate care between hospital discharge and a return to normal life is far preferable to staying in hospital, as the familiar surroundings of your home will encourage your recovery back to health and independent living. 

It is very rare to be discharged directly from an intensive care unit (ICU) to home. Usually, after spending time in an intensive care unit, patients will be transferred to a hospital ward before being discharged home. This interim hospital stay allows you to receive necessary aftercare and continued 24-hour support whilst at your most vulnerable. 

Only once you have been correctly assessed and received any necessary rehabilitation treatment will you be allowed to return to your home. At this stage, you may seek some support from our CareGivers in your home, as it can be quite an adjustment to live independently after a stay in ICU.