Hospital Discharge Care in Basildon
Rapid-response home care after hospital discharge
Hospital discharge is the riskiest 30 days in elderly care. Basildon families coming home from Basildon University Hospital often need professional care within 48 hours — for medication, mobility, personal care, falls prevention. Oath Healthcare specialises in this rapid window.
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Medication setup
MAR chart from your discharge letter, GP follow-up, pharmacy delivery if needed.
48-hour start
From referral to first care visit, typically within 48 hours.
Re-admission avoidance
Early warning signs caught and escalated — the data is clear: home care reduces re-admission rates.
Wound & pressure care
Daily skin checks, pressure-area management, partnership with district nurses.
Short-term visiting (2 weeks): from £30/hr
Live-in discharge cover: from £1,150/week
Overnight discharge cover: from £185/night
Many discharge packages are eligible for free NHS-funded reablement before private rates apply.
Common questions from Basildon families
Do you handle stair-lifts, hospital beds, commodes?
We work with the Essex County Council OT team and partner equipment suppliers to get kit installed quickly. Often we order before the discharge happens.
Can we use NHS-funded reablement first?
If your loved one qualifies, absolutely. We typically take over after 6 weeks of free NHS reablement — or alongside, if reablement is partial. We help families navigate the handover.
Will you talk to the Basildon University Hospital discharge team?
Yes — that’s the start of every discharge package. We get the discharge summary, medication list, and any specialist instructions before the first care visit.
What if needs change in the first week?
We expect them to. The first care plan is a working document — we review at days 3, 7, and 14 and adjust upwards or downwards based on how recovery is going.
Speak to our South Essex team about Basildon care
Free home assessment, typically within 48 hours of the call. 5-minute response from our Basildon office.
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