Who is it for?
For someone with a hospital discharge plan who needs nursing or everyday assistance during recovery. The clinician determines whether home care is suitable.
What may be included?
Coordination of tasks in the discharge plan, such as nursing observations, prescribed dressings and agreed everyday support.
Service boundaries
Does not replace surgical follow-up or guarantee a recovery time. Changes to the care plan require the treating clinician.
Who provides it?
A nurse for clinical tasks and a companion for non-medical support, as assessed.
Preparing for a visit
Confirm the expected discharge date and ask the hospital about follow-up, supplies and who to contact if problems arise.
What affects the cost?
Type of follow-up, visit frequency, duration and supplies.
Assessment and availability
Assessment starts with the type of support, area and timing, followed by review of home suitability and service scope with a professional where needed. Coverage and timing are not guaranteed before confirmation.
When should I start planning?
You can enquire before discharge; scope is confirmed once the hospital plan and service assessment are available. A requested date is not a confirmed booking.
How to enquire
Tell us what you need
Choose the support, area and preferred timing.
Discuss the options
Suitability, availability and scope need to be reviewed.
Agree the details
Confirm the provider, cost and arrangements before starting.
