Hospital Discharge Care in West Bridgford
Rapid-response home care after hospital discharge
When the discharge planner at Queen’s Medical Centre says ‘your mum can go home tomorrow’, families have a day to organise care. Oath Healthcare’s West Bridgford team can complete a home assessment, write a care plan, and start care within 48 hours — even faster for fast-track referrals.
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Medication setup
MAR chart from your discharge letter, GP follow-up, pharmacy delivery if needed.
Re-admission avoidance
Early warning signs caught and escalated — the data is clear: home care reduces re-admission rates.
Discharge nurse liaison
We talk to the Queen’s Medical Centre ward and discharge planner before care starts.
48-hour start
From referral to first care visit, typically within 48 hours.
Common questions from West Bridgford families
How fast can you really start?
From a phone call by 10am, we can usually have a coordinator at the bedside or home by lunchtime, with care starting that evening or next morning. For fast-track palliative discharges, even faster.
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 Queen’s Medical Centre 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.
Do you handle stair-lifts, hospital beds, commodes?
We work with the Nottinghamshire County Council OT team and partner equipment suppliers to get kit installed quickly. Often we order before the discharge happens.
Speak to our Nottingham team about West Bridgford care
Free home assessment, typically within 48 hours of the call. 10-minute response from our Nottingham office.
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