Ongoing Care
Before you are discharged, you can expect a decision to be made about how to meet any needs you may continue to have after you have left hospital. We will agree arrangements with agencies such as community nursing services and local authority social workers based at the hospital. You and, if you agree, your carers will be involved in making these decisions and will be kept up to date at all times..
Follow-up Appointments
If you need to attend an outpatient clinic, a follow-up appointment will usually be given to you before you leave the ward. If not, an appointment will be sent to you in the post.
Pensions, Benefits and Medical Certificates
Arrangements can be made with the Benefits Agency for a relative or friend to deal with any pension matters and cash orders on your behalf while you are in hospital. Your local Benefits Agency Office will have a leaflet called Going into Hospital which explains how you can organise this.
If you need a medical certificate for your employer or for National Insurance purposes, please tell a member of the ward staff as soon as the plans for you to go home start.