Coming home from hospital can feel overwhelming — for the person who has been unwell and for the family supporting them. Our Hospital to Home Care service ensures that transition is as smooth, safe, and comfortable as possible.
Carol and the Home at Peace team work closely with hospital discharge teams, GPs, and family members to put the right care in place before your loved one arrives home. Whether they need support for a few days or long-term ongoing care, we are here to help.
What we help with
- Safe transfer from hospital to home
- Medication management and prompting
- Personal care including washing, dressing and continence support
- Meal preparation and nutritional support
- Mobility assistance and fall prevention
- Wound care support and liaison with community nurses
- Companionship and emotional reassurance during recovery
- Regular updates to family members
We can usually arrange care at short notice to meet hospital discharge timelines. Call us on 0207 870 8162 or book a free family care consultation to discuss your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hospital to home care is a tailored support package designed to help someone recover safely after a hospital stay. Our carers assist with medication, mobility, meals, and daily routines — reducing the risk of readmission and helping recovery happen at home.
We can often have a carer in place on the day of discharge, or within 24 hours. We work closely with hospital discharge teams and social workers to make sure the transition is smooth.
We handle all the coordination. Once you contact us, we liaise with the hospital, the family, and any other healthcare professionals involved to agree a care plan before discharge.
We prioritise consistency. Wherever possible, we match your loved one with a primary carer who understands their needs and personality. Any cover carers are always fully briefed before their first visit.
It depends on the person's recovery. Some people need support for two or three weeks; others find they want to continue with longer-term home care. We review the plan regularly and adjust as recovery progresses.