Helping Your Loved One Settle Back Home After Hospital Discharge If your mum, dad, or grandma has recently been discharged from hospital, you may be feeling a mix of relief and worry. While it’s wonderful to have them back home, ensuring they have the right care and support is essential for their recovery and overall […]
Category: Hospital discharge and recovery
What to expect after a hospital stay, with steps that support safe discharge, steady recovery and renewed confidence at home.
Care after hospital discharge: what you need to know
Leaving the hospital after treatment can be a relief, but it can also be a daunting prospect. Questions may arise about managing your recovery at home, especially if you require ongoing care. In this guide, we explore the crucial concept of a safe hospital discharge and the importance of having a well-defined care plan in […]
How to Recover From Surgery When You Live Alone
Facing surgery can be a daunting experience, especially for those living alone. The thought of managing your recovery without immediate support might seem overwhelming. Yet, with the right preparation and resources, you can navigate this period effectively, ensuring a comfortable and safe recovery in your own home. This guide aims to arm you with practical […]
What Care is Available After Surgery?
Navigating the transition from hospital to home after surgery can be a challenging journey for many families. The road to recovery requires not only medical attention but also emotional and physical support for your loved one. Understanding the various forms of care available can significantly ease this process, ensuring that your relative receives the best […]
5 Benefits of a Live-In Carer When Recovering From a Stroke
A stroke can be a challenging thing to overcome, not just for the individual who has experienced it but also for family members. In such circumstances, a live-in carer can be a great option to consider. A live-in carer can help alleviate stress for the stroke survivor and their family, relieving them of tasks and […]
What to Expect After a Hip Replacement Operation
While hip replacement surgery is becoming increasingly common in the UK, every recovery is different. This makes knowing what to expect after a hip operation difficult, with recovery time being dependent on a range of factors. These include the type of prosthetic hip you have, if any other soft tissues were affected during surgery, and […]
Elderly Care After Hospital Discharge
If your loved one is due to be released from hospital, you may be wondering what follow-up care after hospital discharge involves. It’s important to make sure that the right support is in place after discharge from hospital, not only so that the transition from hospital to full-time care is as smooth as possible, but […]
How can Live-in Care support the NHS?
Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, there has been an increase in Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) contacting nursing and residential homes in order to free up hospital beds. These homes are being asked to provide extra capacity as the NHS ramps up discharge from hospital for elderly people. At IP Homecare, we want people to know that […]
How private care can help with hospital discharge
Did you know last winter our NHS came under immense pressure with then Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt admitting it was “probably the worst ever”. Accident and emergency services are as busy as ever, predominantly due to the growing and complex needs of our ageing population. One of the ‘bottle necks’ being securing elderly patients the […]
How to plan your discharge from hospital
Visiting a loved one in hospital can be traumatic and stressful. But knowing what needs to happen at the point of discharge can be equally challenging. We can help you when it comes to effective discharge planning. Here we will advise on how a discharge care plan is created and answer all your questions about […]
