Carers and Hospital Discharge
Our Hospital Carers' Lead helps support carers when the person they care for is in hospital, and throughout the discharge process.
Who can use this service?
This service currently operates in specific wards at St Thomas' Hospital and King's College Hospital. It is designed for Unpaid Carers who live or provide care in the Borough of Lambeth or Southwark.
This service is for established Carers, as well as those who will be taking on caring responsibilities following discharge.
The wards receiving support are:
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the Byron, Donne or Marjorie Warren wards at King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill.
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the Mark, Alexandra, Anne or Henry wards at St Thomas’ Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road.
If you are a Lambeth-based Carer who takes care of somebody on a different ward or different hospital, please contact our Adult Carers Service and/or fill in our registration form, to learn about available support.
How can we help?
Our Hospital Carers' Leads can support you in a number of ways:
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Be a listening ear.
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Help you think through what help may need when your cared for person leaves hospital.
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Come with you to discharge planning meetings.
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Providing relevant information for carers and signposting to support.
Get in touch to learn more and find out how we can help you.