Recovery from illness

There are a number of services available to support you if you are experiencing poor health. They may prevent you from going into hospital, or offer extra care and support after you have been discharged.


intermediate care in the community

Intermediate Care services can help to reduce unnecessary admissions to hospital or premature admission to long term residential care.

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intermediate care from hospital

Intermediate Care services aim to support older people to regain their independence after a short stay in hospital.

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help after leaving hospital

If you have been in hospital, perhaps because you are unwell or have had an operation, you may need some temporary help when it is time to return home.

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short stay in a residential homes

A short stay in a residential home may give you the extra care and support you need after you have been in hospital.

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short stay in a nursing home

A short stay in a nursing home may give you the extra care and support you need after you have been in hospital.

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