Leaving hospital: advice for families
Leaving hospital when more care is needed: discharge to assess, reablement, intermediate care and choosing a home at short notice.
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- Hospital discharge to a care home: what happens next
What happens when a relative leaves hospital for a care home: temporary stays, assessments, who pays, your right to choose and how to challenge. Last reviewed 20 September 2026.
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