Hospital Discharge Care in Durham
From hospital bed to home routine — smoothly
Hospital discharge is the riskiest 30 days in elderly care. Durham families coming home from University Hospital of North Durham 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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48-hour start
From referral to first care visit, typically within 48 hours.
Discharge nurse liaison
We talk to the University Hospital of North Durham ward and discharge planner before care starts.
Wound & pressure care
Daily skin checks, pressure-area management, partnership with district nurses.
Re-admission avoidance
Early warning signs caught and escalated — the data is clear: home care reduces re-admission rates.
Common questions from Durham families
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.
Will you talk to the University Hospital of North Durham 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.
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.
Do you handle stair-lifts, hospital beds, commodes?
We work with the Gateshead Council OT team and partner equipment suppliers to get kit installed quickly. Often we order before the discharge happens.
Speak to our Gateshead team about Durham care
Free home assessment, typically within 48 hours of the call. 25-minute response from our Gateshead office.
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