Post Hospital Care

Once people no longer need hospital care, services to assist in returning home or an interim residential placement can be provided jointly by health and social care services. This helps prevent unnecessary admission to hospital.
If you are aged 18 or over, and your needs hold a critical or substantial risk to your independence, you are eligible to apply for independent living assistance.
Services to prevent risks increasing may also be available (subject to cost).

How do I get post-hospital care?

If you are still in hospital, then you will need to speak to the key worker or nurse.
If you are at home, then you will need to get in touch with one of the health professionals you are dealing with, such as your G.P. or district nurse. Alternatively you will find help from Social Services Direct or the Maldon local social services office.

Maldon Social Services Office

Carmelite House

White Horse Lane

Maldon, CM9 7FU.
Tel: 01621 854011
Fax: 01621 851639

For further information and guidance on post-hospital care, please visit the County Council website.