Care homes near Princess Royal University Hospital, Chislehurst – page 6

Leaving hospital: what happens next

1. Planning starts early. The ward usually starts planning a discharge soon after admission. Ask who is coordinating it and when the patient is expected to be ready to leave.
2. Ask for a needs assessment. If the patient may need care afterwards, the hospital discharge team works with the council’s social care team to assess what support is needed. The assessment is free.
3. Short-term support may come first. Many people go home or to a care home with short-term “intermediate care” or reablement, which is free for up to six weeks. Longer-term needs can then be assessed once they have recovered.
4. Ask about NHS Continuing Healthcare. If the patient’s needs are mainly health needs, ask for an assessment for NHS Continuing Healthcare. If they qualify, the NHS pays the full cost of their care. How it works.
5. Choosing a care home. A hospital bed usually can’t be kept while you wait for a particular home, so a short or interim stay is common. Use the list above to shortlist homes, and see our guides to hospital discharge, choosing a care home and respite and short stays.

How Princess Royal University Hospital is doing

A&E figures are for the whole NHS trust, not only this site.

Services for older people at Princess Royal University Hospital

• Elderly care ward (Medical Ward 4)Level 0, North WingMedical Ward 4 is an elderly care ward. Source
• Elderly care ward (Darwin 1)Level 2, North WingDarwin 1, also called Surgical Ward 1, is listed for elderly care. Source
• Frailty unit (Medical Ward 3)Level 0, North WingMedical Ward 3 is the frailty unit. Source
• Hyperacute stroke unitLevel 0, North WingThe hyperacute stroke unit (HASU) is listed as a stroke service on the PRUH wards page. Source
• Stroke unit (Medical Ward 5)Level 0, North WingMedical Ward 5 is a stroke unit that takes patients stepping down from the hyperacute stroke unit. Source
• Orthogeriatrics, falls and dementiaThe elderly care service specialises in bone care (orthogeriatrics), falls, Parkinson's disease, continence disorders and dementia. Source
• Palliative careThe palliative care team cares for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses. Source
• PALSPALS helps patients and visitors with a wide range of enquiries. Source

Getting there and visiting

• Buses and trainsBuses 261, R3 and R4 stop in the hospital grounds. Source
• Buses and trainsBromley South station is served by buses 61, 261, 336 and 358. Source
• Buses and trainsOrpington station is served by buses 61, 353, R2 and R4. Source
• ParkingBlue Badge holders can park free in any standard marked public bay when on site as a patient or visitor. Source
• VisitingPatients with dementia can have visitors for extended periods, agreed with the ward leader. Source

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Questions about care homes near Princess Royal University Hospital