Healthwatch Worcestershire surveys hospital discharge experiences
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 17:38 · Archive
Healthwatch Worcestershire has launched a survey asking patients and carers about their experiences leaving hospital.
Healthwatch Worcestershire has launched a survey asking patients and carers to share their experiences of leaving hospital. The watchdog wants to hear from people who have recently been discharged, as well as their families and carers, about whether they felt ready to leave, were involved in decisions and received the information and support they needed afterwards.
Victoria Walsh, chief officer for external business affairs at Healthwatch Worcestershire, said the experiences varied widely. 'What patients and carers tell us will help highlight what works well and where things could be better,' she said.
Hayley Flavell, chief nursing officer at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, said getting patients out of hospital safely and promptly once they no longer needed acute care was important both for individuals and other patients needing beds. Scott Parker, director of operations and transformation at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, said a positive discharge could make 'a real difference' to a patient's recovery and wellbeing.
How it is being reported
- Worcestershire patients asked what REALLY happens when they leave hospitalPatients and carers are being asked to share their experiences of leaving hospital.Worcester News · 26 Oct, 17:00
- Worcestershire patients asked what REALLY happens when they leave hospitalPatients and carers are being asked to share their experiences of leaving hospital.Malvern Gazette · 26 Oct, 17:00
In this story: Healthwatch Worcestershire · Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust · Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust · Worcestershire
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