National Audit of Dementia – second reportThe second report of the National Audit of Dementia (2013) indicates that there is some distance to travel to deliver quality care for patients with dementia who are hospitalised, and their carers/families. Read more »
This project will support people with dementia to be discharged back to their own home as soon as possible following an attendance at A&E or an admission to an acute hospital in West Kent. Read more »
This recently published resource is designed to make it easier for professionals involved in hospital discharge to support older patients in returning home safely after a hospital stay and reduce the risk of readmission to hospital. Read more »
Patients admitted through Urgent Care in Plymouth hospitals are screened on admission to identify the risk of complex needs in hospital, and to predict those on discharge. Read more »
University Hospitals Bristol has established a computer-based system to manage the delayed discharges that is reviewed daily by key members of the care team who have responsibility for progressing the patients journey. Read more »
This report provides key messages on involving carers in hospital discharge planning. Read more »