Planning
If your admission is planned, it is vital you prepare for your discharge before coming into hospital.
Your needs will be discussed with you and your family. If you would like them involved. Including friends and family in the conversations will help identify what support they can provide and what extra support you may need.
If you, a family member, or a friend are admitted to hospital please consider any pets and ensure there is someone on hand to look after them.
Discharge to Assess
We will plan your discharge from the moment you are admitted to hospital.
On the day you no longer require hospital care, a ‘discharge to assess’ process will be followed.
You will be assessed to decide where is the best place to complete your recovery. Usually this will be in your own home.
Where our community team will complete a full assessment of your health and social care needs.
You will only leave hospital when it is safe to do so.
However, you will not be able to remain in hospital if you choose not to accept the care that is being offered.
Our team will try their best to get you home with the support you need and back to normal as soon as possible.
Community recovery – Pathway 2
As you approach your discharge from hospital, our team will consider what you might need to enable you to return home safely.
You may need a period of rehabilitation in order to reach your full potential of independence.
We can offer 4 types of recovery in a bedded setting.
Connie Lewcock and Eden Court
At Connie Lewcock and Eden Court patients are assisted in the learning of:
- new skills
- building stamina
- and are assessed for suitability for equipment.
Connie Lewcock supports patients with minimal nursing care needs.
Eden court supports patients with more complex needs who require medical and nursing supervision.
Byker Lodge
Byker Lodge assesses patients to determine what mental health support you may require. This is so you can return home safely. It does not provide any physical rehabilitation.
Recovery units
Recovery units support patients who are unable to return home because it is not a safe environment.
For example:
- If your home requires adaptations or equipment
- or a package of care which is not readily available when you are discharged from hospital.
Patients do not stay in the recovery unit long-term and are usually expected to be back home within 4 weeks.
Please ask any questions you have at any point during your treatment. Our professionals are here to explain things to you fully.
Our team will try their best to get you home with the support you need and back to normal as soon as possible.
If you have any questions please speak to your health or social care professionals in charge of your care.
