Hospital Discharge

Helping you settle safely at home after a hospital stay with care, comfort, and confidence.

Benefits

  • Visiting Care and Live-in Care
  • Safer recovery at home
  • Food shopping, prescription collection
  • Faster rehabilitation:
  • Trained Carers

What to expect

  • We work with NHS discharge teams, GPs, occupational therapists, and families to ensure smooth handover and ongoing review
  • A Highly Personalised Experience
  •  Support can be short-term (to aid recovery and regain skills) or longer-term
  • Adapted to your needs & requirements
  • Reduces risk of falls, injury, or hospital readmission
 A compassionate Careline 24 carer in West Sussex supports a smiling elderly gentleman in a wheelchair, providing dignified post-discharge assistance to ensure a safe and supported return home.

Safe and Supported Recovery at Home 

Coming home from the hospital can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re still recovering. At Careline 24, we provide gentle, practical support to help you or a loved one settle back in, recover safely, and reduce the risk of re-admission. Our dedicated team works closely with hospital discharge teams and other healthcare professionals to create a seamless transition home. We can assist with a variety of tasks, including medication reminders, light household chores, meal preparation, and personal care. Our focus is on providing peace of mind to both you and your family, ensuring you have the support you need to regain your strength and independence in the comfort of your own home.

RETURNING HOME

Reduce the risk of hospital readmission, shorten recovery time, & Improve the chance of regaining independence safely in one’s own home

Hospital Discharge Support provides dedicated, in-home care designed to ensure a safe and smooth transition from hospital to home. Our service is tailored to support recovery and reduce the risk of re-admission. From the day of discharge, our trusted carers can assist with a range of needs, including managing medication, providing personal care, preparing nutritious meals, and handling light household chores. We work in close collaboration with hospital staff and healthcare professionals to create a personalised care plan that supports your physical and emotional well-being, giving you and your family peace of mind during this critical time. 

How We Help Practical, Personalised Support  

Our carers provide thoughtful support to help you recover safely at home: 

  • Help getting settled back in from making the bed to unpacking hospital bags.  
  • Support with washing, dressing, and mobility. 
  • Preparing meals and ensuring regular hydration.  
  • Medication prompts and support, as prescribed.   
  • Light help with wound care and hygiene.   
  • Encouragement to rest, recover, and regain strength.   
  • Help keeping the home safe and tidy.   

We work closely with hospital discharge teams, GPs, and district nurses to ensure care is coordinated and nothing is missed.

A Careline 24 carer in West Sussex compassionately assists an elderly gentleman using a tablet computer in a sunny garden, enabling social connection and digital inclusion.

A Safe Return to Home

Home is where you feel safest, surrounded by familiar routines and belongings. A hospital stay can disrupt this. With compassionate support, you can reduce anxiety, build strength, and safely recover in the comfort of your own home. Our carers understand the importance of a seamless return, adapting their support to your needs and working with hospital teams to ensure you receive the best care. We’re here to help you get back to a life you love, never the other way around.

Yes we can often begin support immediately after discharge. Contact us early to help plan ahead. 

Yes we coordinate care with discharge teams, GPs, and district nurses to ensure a smooth recovery. 

We offer both. Some people need help just for a few days; others prefer longer-term support. We tailor care to your needs.

A dedicated Careline 24 carer provides gentle, supportive assistance to an elderly lady in a wheelchair during a relaxing outing in a beautiful garden.
A cheerful Careline 24 carer and an elderly client enjoy a sunny, supportive walk together outdoors, promoting mobility and companionship in West Sussex.

Why Post-Hospital Support Matters  

Many people need extra support after a hospital stay, especially when:

  • Mobility is reduced, or you’re feeling weak.
  • Help is needed with meals, medication, or wound care.
  • Daily tasks feel harder due to pain, tiredness, or confusion.
  • There is a risk of falls, infections, or missing medication.  

It’s normal to need help after surgery or illness. We’re here to provide short-term or ongoing care, tailored to your needs.

Who Will Be Supporting You?

Our care is delivered by a small, friendly team not agency staff. All our carers are:

  • Locally based and easy to reach
  • DBS-checked, trained, and experienced
  • Consistent you’ll see the same caring faces who get to know you

We believe that recovery at home should feel safe, personal, and reassuring.

Support for Families Too

If you’re a family member, you may be worried about your loved one managing alone after a hospital stay. We can help:

  • Providing updates on recovery progress
  • Supporting with medical needs and safety
  • Giving you peace of mind that someone is there, especially in the first few days or weeks

Local, Trusted, and Regulated

Careline 24 is fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We support families across West Sussex, including Chichester, Bognor Regis, and nearby communities.

We’re proud to be a trusted local care provider helping people return home safely.

Why Families Choose Careline 24

  • Small, trusted teams and consistency reduce anxiety.
  • Flexible visits from 30 minutes to live-in care. 
  • Local & reliable carers from your community.  
  • No agency staff, Dedicated, long-term relationships.   
  • Simple setup. Care starts quickly, with zero hassle.   

It’s Easy to get Care at Home.

Getting Hospital Discharge Support at home is simple and stress-free. We’ll guide you every step of the way with kindness and clarity.

Step 1

Call or message us. We’ll talk through your needs and answer any questions.

Step 2

We’ll meet you at home to understand your situation and suggest a care plan that suits your lifestyle.

Step 3

We’ll agree on start dates, timings, and who will be providing your care.

What Families & Service Users Are Saying…

Testimonials and reviews

Let’s talk about the support you need.

Call our friendly team today or request a call back