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Hull Hospitals Boost Beds: New Care Steps Up
18 Jan
Summary
- Services to help patients leave hospital are being enhanced in Hull.
- Community care facilities are being improved for Hull Royal Infirmary patients.
- This aims to free up vital hospital beds and prevent patient decline.
Health officials in Hull have announced an initiative to significantly boost hospital bed availability by enhancing services for patients preparing to leave. The NHS Humber Health Partnership is actively working to improve community care resources for individuals currently at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital.
These expanded services will include dedicated accommodation for patients who are experiencing homelessness, intermediate care beds for those who require further support before returning home, and increased post-discharge assistance. This comprehensive approach aims to ensure a smoother transition for patients.
This effort is deemed critical by health experts like Rachel Kemp from Homefirst Transformation. Research highlights that extended hospital stays can negatively impact patients, leading to issues such as muscle wastage and a decline in their independence, underscoring the importance of timely and appropriate discharge planning.
