Take part in our Hospital Discharge survey!
We are looking to gather experiences of those who have been discharged from Newcastle hospitals in the last 12 months on Pathways 1, 2 and 3.
You can find the survey here:
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/XM2O6G/
Not sure which pathway matches your hospital discharge?
We've provided a breakdown of the different pathways, so you can identify which one applies to you:
- Pathway 0 - Return to usual place of residence: A volunteer from the home-from-hospital service can assist a patient in returning home and settling in, typically including a follow-up phone call to check on their recovery.
- Pathway 1 - Home with support: NHS staff will collaborate with health and social care providers to ensure initial support, like self-care, cooking, and shopping, is available when a patient returns home. The discharge team will assist until an assessment for long-term care is made. Free initial care eligibility will be assessed, while long-term support may require a financial assessment, with possible patient contributions.
- Pathway 2 - Community recovery: Patients may need rehabilitation to reach their full potential and can be offered four types of recovery in a bedded setting, depending on their care needs (e.g., learning new skills, building stamina, equipment assessments, or medical supervision). Recovery units support those unable to return home due to safety concerns, such as needing home adaptations or care packages. Stays in recovery units are short-term, with patients expected to return home within four weeks.
- Pathway 3 - Assessment of long-term care needs: If returning home isn't suitable, a temporary care home stay may be needed for recovery while long-term care needs are assessed. A social worker will assess the support required for returning home, but for those with very high needs, a permanent care home may be considered. Patients can either stay in the temporary placement or choose another care home. A financial assessment will determine any contributions towards care home costs.
Our survey is focused on Newcastle patients with experiences of discharge Pathways 1, 2 and 3. If you have been discharged on Pathway 0, this survey does not apply to you.
