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Care set up fast, so your loved one comes home safely from Addenbrooke’s, Royal Papworth or any Cambridgeshire hospital — with the support they need from day one.
The Hospital Wants the Bed Back. We Make Sure Home is Ready.
Hospital discharge is one of the highest-stress moments for any family. The clinical team is moving fast. The pressure is on. The risk of going home unsupported — and ending up readmitted — is real. We are the bridge: care set up properly, fast, in coordination with the discharge team.
Your 48-Hour Discharge Timeline
From the first call to a carer in the home — exactly what happens, when.
You call us
10-minute conversation: what happened, what the discharge plan says, what support is needed at home.
Coordinator visits hospital or home
We can meet you on the ward to understand the clinical handover, or at home to assess the environment.
Care plan written, carer matched
We write a tailored care plan, match the right carer to your loved one’s needs and personality, and brief them in detail.
Discharge day — carer in place
Carer is at the home before discharge or arrives with you. Full handover. First night covered. You are not alone.
Discharge Care Options
From a few daily visits to 24-hour live-in cover — matched to clinical needs and recovery stage.
Reablement Visiting Care
- 2–4 visits per day, scheduled around physio
- Medication management & pain monitoring
- Personal care while mobility recovers
- Meal prep, hydration, light housework
- Reports to family and GP
24-Hour Live-in Recovery
- One dedicated live-in carer 24/7
- Falls prevention & overnight cover
- Wound care & medication oversight
- Reduces readmission risk significantly
- Ideal for first 2–4 weeks home
Complex Clinical Care
- Clinically experienced specialist carer
- Liaison with district nurses & GPs
- Catheter, PEG, hoist, stoma trained
- Palliative-care experienced
- 24/7 senior coordinator on call
Why Cambridge Discharge Coordinators Recommend Oath
We work directly with discharge teams at Addenbrooke’s, Royal Papworth and Hinchingbrooke. Here is what makes us different.
48-hour fast-track
Most home care providers need 5–7 days. We’ve started care within 24 hours when it matters. Our coordinators can be on a ward today.
NHS-aligned process
We coordinate directly with discharge teams, social workers and district nurses. Clinical handover is done properly, not over a hurried phone call.
Reduces readmission risk
Studies show post-discharge home care reduces readmission rates by 30%+. Falls prevention, medication oversight, recovery support — all from day one.
NHS Continuing Healthcare check
If your loved one has significant clinical needs they may qualify for NHS CHC funding (fully NHS-paid). We help families navigate this badly under-claimed entitlement.
Common Questions from Cambridge Families
How quickly can you actually start?
Genuinely 48 hours for most cases. Sometimes faster. We’ve had a coordinator at a Addenbrooke’s bedside within 4 hours of a phone call, and a carer at the family home the next day.
Do you work with the hospital discharge team?
Yes — we coordinate directly with discharge planners, social workers, district nurses and GPs. Family doesn’t have to be the messenger between everyone.
What if my parent’s needs change as they recover?
That’s normal. We start with high cover, then step down as recovery progresses. The care plan is reviewed every 2 weeks (more often if needed) and you’re never locked in.
Can the NHS pay for any of this?
Possibly. Three routes: NHS Continuing Healthcare (fully NHS-funded for significant clinical needs — often dementia, end-of-life, complex conditions), Section 117 aftercare (mental health discharge), or Reablement (typically 6 weeks post-hospital, council-funded). We help you assess which apply.
What about Attendance Allowance?
£300–£480/month, not means-tested, available within 6 months of hospital discharge in many cases. We’ll help you apply during the free assessment.
What if it’s just for a few weeks while they recover?
Many of our discharge clients stay 2–6 weeks then either stop or transition to lighter visiting care. We support whatever the trajectory looks like — no minimum contract.
Are your carers experienced with post-surgical or stroke recovery?
Yes — our complex care team includes carers experienced with stroke, hip/knee replacement, cardiac surgery, palliative care, and post-acute dementia recovery. We match the right carer to the clinical need.
Comparing live-in care vs a care home?
Read our complete UK 2026 guide — real costs, quality of life, dementia care, risks, and how to choose. The framework families need.
Read the full guide →Don’t Let a Bad Discharge Become a Readmission
The first 48 hours home are the riskiest. Get the right support in place from day one. Call now — even if discharge is tomorrow, we can usually make it work.
Hospital Discharge Care also available in
Our Cambridge team covers a wide catchment. If you’re in one of these areas, the page below has the local hospital, postcode, and travel-time details.