Our Services
Hospital to Home
We provide a smooth transition from hospital to home, with dedicated support to help clients recover and readjust after hospital stays or medical treatments.
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Supporting Your Recovery Journey
Returning home after a hospital stay can be a challenging time. Our Hospital to Home service is designed to provide the support needed to ensure a safe, comfortable transition and promote optimal recovery in the familiar surroundings of your own home.
Whether you're recovering from surgery, managing a new diagnosis, or returning home after treatment, our skilled carers work alongside healthcare professionals to support your individual recovery plan and help you regain independence.
Our Hospital to Home Services Include:
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Discharge Planning Support: Working with hospital staff to ensure a smooth transition, understanding medical instructions, and preparing your home for return.
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Settling-in Support: Help with the immediate transition home, ensuring comfort, safety, and that all necessary supplies and equipment are in place.
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Medication Management: Assistance with new medication regimes, ensuring medications are taken correctly and monitoring for side effects.
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Personal Care: Support with bathing, dressing, and other personal care needs while mobility and strength are regained.
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Practical Home Support: Help with household tasks, meal preparation, shopping, and other daily activities during the recovery period.
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Rehabilitation Support: Encouragement and assistance with prescribed exercises and rehabilitation activities to promote recovery.
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Monitoring Recovery: Observing progress, watching for any concerning symptoms, and liaising with healthcare professionals as needed.
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Accompaniment to Follow-up Appointments: Transportation and support to attend medical appointments during the recovery period.
Why Choose Hospital to Home Care?
Research shows that people recover better in familiar surroundings. Our Hospital to Home service offers numerous benefits:
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Reduced Readmission Risk
Proper support during the critical transition period can significantly reduce the risk of hospital readmission and complications.
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Faster Recovery
Studies show that people often recover more quickly in the comfort of their own homes with appropriate support and care.
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Medication Adherence
Our support ensures new medication regimes are followed correctly, which is crucial for effective recovery and preventing complications.
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Peace of Mind
Family members can have confidence that their loved one is receiving appropriate support and monitoring during recovery.
Comprehensive Recovery Support
Our Hospital to Home Approach
We understand that every recovery journey is different. Our Hospital to Home service begins with a thorough assessment of your needs, taking into account your:
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Medical condition and recovery requirements
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Home environment and any necessary adaptations
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Personal preferences and lifestyle
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Available support from family and friends
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Healthcare professional recommendations
Based on this assessment, we create a personalized care plan that adapts as your recovery progresses, gradually reducing support as you regain independence.
Client Story: Robert's Recovery
"After my father's hip replacement surgery, we were concerned about how he would manage at home. The hospital discharge team recommended Sunbird Care's Hospital to Home service, which proved to be invaluable. Their carer, Michael, helped Dad settle back into his home safely, ensuring he had everything he needed within reach and that potential hazards were removed. Michael assisted with personal care, medication management, and meal preparation, while also encouraging Dad to complete his prescribed exercises. The regular updates we received were reassuring, and the transition from 24-hour care to a few hours daily was managed smoothly as Dad regained his independence. Three months post-surgery, Dad is now managing independently with just weekly check-ins. We couldn't have managed this recovery journey without Sunbird's professional support."
— Susan, Daughter of Hospital to Home Client
Common Recovery Needs We Support
Our Hospital to Home service is suitable for a wide range of recovery needs, including:
Post-Surgical Recovery
Support after operations such as joint replacements, cardiac procedures, or abdominal surgery, focusing on wound care, pain management, and gradual resumption of activities.
Stroke Recovery
Specialized support for individuals recovering from a stroke, including assistance with mobility, communication, and activities of daily living.
Cardiac Recovery
Support for individuals recovering from heart attacks, heart surgery, or other cardiac events, including monitoring, medication management, and lifestyle adjustments.
Respiratory Conditions
Assistance for those recovering from pneumonia, COVID-19, or other respiratory conditions, with attention to breathing exercises, rest, and monitoring symptoms.
Falls & Fractures
Support for individuals recovering from falls or fractures, focusing on safe mobility, fall prevention, and rebuilding strength and confidence.
New Diagnosis Management
Support for individuals recently diagnosed with conditions such as diabetes or heart failure, helping them adjust to new medication regimes and lifestyle changes.
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