Hospital Discharge Support
Home-based support after a hospital stay — setting your home up properly, checking function and routines, and helping you recover safely.
What it is
Coming home after a hospital stay can be daunting, especially if things changed while you were away. This service supports a safe, well-organised discharge home — checking your home set-up, your ability to manage daily tasks, and putting sensible short-term routines in place while you recover.
Who it helps
- Anyone discharged from hospital after surgery, illness or a fall
- People whose mobility or confidence has changed during a hospital stay
- Families who want reassurance the home is genuinely ready for a safe return
- Those discharged with new equipment or instructions who want help putting it into practice at home
What a home visit involves
- A prompt visit timed around your discharge, where possible
- Checking your home set-up matches your current needs — bed access, bathroom, stairs, kitchen
- Reviewing any equipment supplied on discharge and how it is being used
- Practical, short-term routines to support a safe recovery, with clear next steps
What this can achieve
- A smoother, safer transition from hospital to home
- Reduced risk of an early readmission caused by an unsuitable home environment
- Clarity on what support (equipment, adaptations, follow-up) is genuinely needed
- Reassurance for family members that things are properly set up
See this service in your area
Find your local occupational therapist and see current pricing for Hospital Discharge Support.
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Frequently asked questions
Who carries out the Hospital Discharge Support visit?
A qualified, HCPC-registered occupational therapist covering your area carries out the assessment and any follow-up visits in person, at your home.
How is Hospital Discharge Support priced?
Your occupational therapist confirms their fee for Hospital Discharge Support before you book — see our prices page for current guide pricing.
Will I get anything in writing?
Where relevant, you'll receive a written summary or report of the visit, agreed with you at the outset — particularly for equipment recommendations, adaptations or reports for a third party.
What happens after the first visit?
Your occupational therapist will agree next steps with you directly — this might be a follow-up visit, a set of recommendations to action yourself, or referral on if something falls outside their scope.