Changes to hospital discharge during COVID-19 – Online Workshop
Date and time
Location
Online
Description
Who is this event for?
This event is for Healthwatch staff with insight into how patients have experienced changing discharge arrangements locally, and those with an interest in the effect of hospital discharge arrangements on local social care services.
What will you learn?
Changes to hospital discharge arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic have been successful in freeing up beds for coronavirus patients. However, the fall out on a struggling social care sector will likely be a feature as we move to the next phase of the government’s response, while questions also remain over funding arrangements for some.
How have continuing care assessments worked in the community? How have patient transport services supported patients? Have there been any issues with funding for follow-up care?
We want to hear what people’s experiences have been on this area.
Join Healthwatch England’s policy team for an open discussion around how these recent policy changes are affecting patients, and to share questions and experiences.
Who is running this event?
Paul Callaghan, Senior Policy Analyst for Healthwatch England
Contact details
If you have any questions, please contact us on:
- 07817 368840
- Paul.Callaghan@healthwatch.co.uk
NB: Joining details will be emailed to registered participants 48 hours prior to the webinar.
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