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Coming home from hospital
Guides for families when someone is coming home from hospital.
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Can a hospital discharge someone without care in place?
When a hospital can discharge someone, saying no to caring, refusing care, dementia and capacity, nowhere to go, and raising concerns. All four nations.
Version 1. October 2026.
Hospital discharge checklist
A printable checklist for families before someone comes home from hospital: what to ask the ward, getting the home ready and who to call.
Version 1. October 2026.
The first week home from hospital: a day by day guide
The first 7 days after someone comes home from hospital: papers, medicines, visits, sharing the week, missed visits, notes and a week planner.
Version 1. October 2026.
After a stroke: a family guide
A family guide for the weeks after a stroke, covering leaving hospital, life at home, and help across the UK.
Version 1.0.1. October 2026.
Arranging care: help at home or a care home
A family guide to arranging help at home or a care home, in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Version 1.0. October 2026.
NHS continuing healthcare: when the NHS pays for care
NHS continuing healthcare explained for families: who qualifies, the Checklist, full assessment, fast track, care homes, reviews and appeals.
Version 1. October 2026.
