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Hospital Discharge in England (288kb)
Explains your options when you leave hospital and the responsibilities of health authorities and local authorities in arranging care for older people.
Hospital Discharge in Scotland (301kb)
This explains what should happen before and during your hospital discharge to ensure that it is planned and safe. It also explains how and when you can get further information to make the experience more positive and help you feel more in control.
Hospital Discharge in Wales (202kb)
This explains what should happen before and during your hospital discharge to ensure that it is planned and safe. It also explains how and when you can get further information to make the experience more positive and help you feel more in control.
Hospitals - What to Expect (560kb)
Information and advice for older people in hospital, & their carers and relatives, about being in hospital (including rights), and going home. This includes description of the role of different staff who work in hospitals.
Helping you get the help or care you need.
Helping you choose appropriate housing or care homes.
Helping you decide how best to pay for help or care.
Helping you get what you are entitled to.