Hospital Discharge Services

MoralCare provides comprehensive hospital discharge support services across Morecambe and surrounding areas, ensuring your safe and smooth transition from hospital back to the comfort of your own home. Our experienced care team works closely with NHS discharge coordinators to provide seamless continuity of care when you need it most.

What Is Hospital Discharge Support?

Hospital discharge support is specialised care designed to bridge the gap between hospital treatment and independent living at home. Our service ensures you receive the right level of professional care immediately upon leaving hospital, reducing the risk of readmission while supporting your recovery journey.

Our CQC-registered team coordinates with hospital discharge teams, GPs, and healthcare professionals to create a comprehensive care plan that begins the moment you return home.

Our Hospital Discharge Services Include:

Immediate Post-Discharge Care

• Medication management and administration

• Wound care and dressing changes (where appropriate)

• Mobility assistance and fall prevention

Care Coordination and Planning

• Liaison with hospital discharge teams

• Communication with GPs and district nurses

• Equipment setup and home safety assessments

• Family support and education

Recovery Support Services

• Personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, continence care)

• Meal preparation and hydration support

• Domestic support and household management

• Companionship and emotional support

Specialised Medical Support

• PEG tube care and management

• Catheter care services

• Medication ordering and delivery

• Health monitoring and GP liaison

Safe Discharge Planning Process

Step 1: Pre-Discharge Assessment Our managing director conducts a comprehensive assessment while you're still in hospital or immediately upon discharge, covering your care needs, medication requirements, and home environment.

Step 2: Care Plan Implementation We implement your personalised care plan within hours of discharge, ensuring no gap in your care provision.

Step 3: Ongoing Monitoring Regular reviews and adjustments to your care plan as your recovery progresses, with clear communication to all healthcare professionals involved.

Why Choose MoralCare for Hospital Discharge?

• ✓ Rapid Response - Care plans implemented within 24 hours of referral

• ✓ NHS Partnership - Established relationships with local hospital discharge teams

• ✓ CQC Excellence - Maintaining 'Good' ratings across all care domains

• ✓ Continuity of Care - Same care workers for consistency and trust

• ✓ Award-Winning Service - North West Home-Care Employer Award 2024

Areas We Serve for Hospital Discharge

Our hospital discharge support services cover:

• Morecambe Central and West End

• Bare and Torrisholme

• Middleton and Overton

• Heysham and Westgate

• Hest Bank and Scale Hall

• Bolton le Sands and Carnforth

We coordinate with discharge teams from:

• Royal Lancaster Infirmary

• Furness General Hospital

• Local community hospitals

Reducing Hospital Readmissions

Our comprehensive hospital discharge support significantly reduces the risk of readmission by:

• Ensuring medication compliance

• Providing immediate care support

• Monitoring recovery progress

• Coordinating with healthcare professionals

• Supporting family caregivers

Statistics show that 95% of our clients demonstrate health improvement after 6 months of care, with significantly reduced hospital readmission rates.

For Immediate Discharge Support:

• Call us directly: 01524 874110

• Email: [email protected]

• We respond to discharge referrals within 2 hours

For Planned Discharge:

• Contact us 48 hours before discharge

• We'll coordinate with your discharge team

• Care begins immediately upon your return home

Don't let hospital discharge worry you. Our professional team ensures your safe transition home with the care and support you need for a successful recovery.