Going home after hospital discharge (Homesafe Plus)
The Homesafe Plus service supports patients and their families following a stay in hospital.
Support steps after hospital discharge
Before you leave hospital, a hospital member of staff will discuss and recommend the service options available to you. If appropriate, they will complete a referral form on your behalf and send it to us.
The following support will take place at certain times after you have been discharged from hospital.
Within 2 working days
You will be telephoned by one our team for an initial wellbeing check. If required, your community meal deliveries will begin.
Within 5 working days
You will receive a follow-up visit at home by the community alarm team. If appropriate, the handyperson service will conduct a home assessment.
Within 3 weeks
You will receive an initial visit from one of our wellbeing advisers if appropriate.
After 6 weeks
You will receive a follow-up phone call to review your progress and ensure that any ongoing services required have been arranged.
Contact us if you have any questions about Homesafe Plus services.
Telephone: 01483 743 668
Email: home.independence@woking.gov.uk