Going home alone Counting the cost to older people and the NHS

Going home alone Counting the cost to older people and the NHS Royal Voluntary Service’s research found that over a quarter of patients who were readmitted within three months had not felt ready to go home at initial discharge, compared to only 5% of people who had not been readmitted within three months. The research also showed that the number of people saying they had support needs which were not met was higher amongst those who were readmitted.

See also:

• Support fears 'delay' NHS discharges BBC News