Care homes near Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Exminster – page 4

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 Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) is doing

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

Services for older people at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)

• Ashburn wardWard for older people with acute medical needs. Source
• Acute care of the elderly (ACE) admission unitRapid and comprehensive assessment of older patients admitted in an emergency, with a specialist team that plans treatment and discharge. Source
• Bovey wardLevel 2, area BWard for older people, including people with dementia. Source
• Kenn wardLevel 2, area BWard for older people, including people with dementia. Source
• Torridge wardLevel 1, area BWard for older people and for people who need additional infection control. Source
• Clyst acute stroke unitLevel 2, end of e-link corridorAcute stroke unit for people who have had a stroke or TIA (mini stroke). Source
• Stroke rehabilitation unitLevel 2, e-link corridorRehabilitation for people recovering from stroke, after transfer from the acute stroke unit. Source
• Dementia and delirium supportSupport for people with dementia or delirium in hospital, including open access visiting for their carers. Source
• Patient advice and liaison service (PALS)Confidential advice, support and information for patients, relatives and carers. Telephone 01392 402093. Source

Getting there and visiting

• Buses and trainsPark and ride buses from Sowton, just off the M5 at junction 30, run directly to the Wonford site. Source
• ParkingBlue Badge holders can register for free parking at reception when they arrive. Source
• VisitingCarers of people with dementia have open access visiting; for general visiting, check the latest visitor information for each ward. Source
• NHS patient transportNHS non-emergency patient transport for Devon and Plymouth: book by phone on 0345 155 1009. Source

Care homes near other hospitals

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Questions about care homes near Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)