Care homes near Worthing Hospital – 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 Worthing Hospital is doing

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

Services for older people at Worthing Hospital

• Elderly medicine (Broadwater ward)West wing, 1st floorOlder people's medicine is tagged on Broadwater ward. Source
• Stroke ward (Botolphs)East wing, 1st floorStroke care is tagged on Botolphs ward. Source
• Acute stroke care (changing)Worthing Hospital will stop providing acute stroke care once the new centre in Chichester opens. Source
• OrthogeriatricsConsultant geriatricians care for older orthopaedic patients, mostly after a hip fracture. Worthing Hospital is listed as a contact site. Source
• Dementia care teamSupports the care of people with dementia and gives advice and support to staff and families. Source
• Palliative care teamHospital palliative care team for patients with advanced illness and their families. Worthing contact: 01903 205111 ext. 84801. Source
• Carers' passportA carer's passport gives carers the right to be with a patient at any time of day or night. Source
• Patient advice and liaison service (PALS)Confidential advice, support and information for patients, families and carers. Phone 01903 285032. Source

Getting there and visiting

• Buses and trainsBuses 9 and 701 serve Worthing Hospital, linking Arundel, Littlehampton, Angmering, Goring, Lancing, Rustington, Shoreham and Worthing. Source
• Buses and trainsThe town's main railway station is about a 15-minute, signposted walk away. Source
• ParkingPay machines in the main car park. Blue badge holders have dedicated spaces, and fees do not apply in disabled bays. Source
• VisitingCarers with a carer's passport can be with a patient at any time of day or night. Source
• NHS patient transportNon-emergency patient transport for Sussex patients, run by emed group. Book or enquire on 0300 777 4444. Source

Care homes near other hospitals

• Care homes near Brighton Station Health Centre · walk-in centre · 9.7 miles away
• Care homes near Royal Sussex County Hospital · A&E · 10.7 miles away
• Care homes near Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital Minor Injuries Unit · minor injuries unit · 13.7 miles away
• Care homes near Lewes Victoria Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre · minor injuries unit · 16.1 miles away

Questions about care homes near Worthing Hospital