Help your loved ones get home in time for Christmas
As Christmas approaches, the NHS is urging local people to do all they can to help their relatives, friends, and neighbours leave hospital promptly in time for Christmas if they are medically ready.
As winter sets in and seasonal illnesses circulate, hospitals face increased pressure, with more patients arriving sick and urgent space needed for those requiring emergency care.
Throughout the year, hospitals often care for patients who are clinically ready to be discharged. While they wait to leave, other people may have to wait longer for an emergency admission or a hospital bed. Evidence shows that patients recover better—physically and mentally—when they leave hospital as soon as it is safe to do so. Prompt discharge helps reduce risks associated with longer stays, including loss of independence, mobility, and wellbeing.
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