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Leaving hospital to go home

Leaving hospital to go home · 2 days ago · Before you leave hospital, someone will talk to you: • about the best way to leave hospital • how you are going to travel home. A

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Page 1: Leaving hospital to go home · 2 days ago · Before you leave hospital, someone will talk to you: • about the best way to leave hospital • how you are going to travel home. A

Leaving hospital to go home

Page 2: Leaving hospital to go home · 2 days ago · Before you leave hospital, someone will talk to you: • about the best way to leave hospital • how you are going to travel home. A

This Easy Read leaflet tells you:

• why you need to leave hospital

• what will happen after you leave hospital.

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Page 3: Leaving hospital to go home · 2 days ago · Before you leave hospital, someone will talk to you: • about the best way to leave hospital • how you are going to travel home. A

You will leave hospital when:

• you do not need hospital care

• you can get the right care outside of hospital.

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Why am I leaving hospital?

You are leaving hospital because your health team

has agreed you can go home.

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Page 5: Leaving hospital to go home · 2 days ago · Before you leave hospital, someone will talk to you: • about the best way to leave hospital • how you are going to travel home. A

Can I stay in hospital?

No. It is important that the NHS has enough beds in its hospitals to look after people who need hospital care.

So, you will leave hospital as soon as it is safe.

If you refuse the care offered

you cannot stay in hospital.

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What will happen when I leave hospital?

When you leave hospital, it is very important that you:

• stay safe

• get the right care.

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Before you leave hospital, someone will talk to you:

• about the best way to leave hospital

• how you are going to travel home.

A family member, friend or carer can join you for this talk.

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We will make sure you get care and support at home if you need it.

The NHS will pay for care or support you need to help you get better.

The NHS will pay for your care or support for up to six weeks.

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Who can I contact?

After you leave hospital:

• if you are worried about your health

• if you need to speak to someone about your care

please get in touch with:

Team:

Call:

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