Hi Peppa and thank you for your post

I am sorry to hear of your mum’s situation. She is lucky to have a daughter like you who is willing to take care of her.

Hospital discharge procedures can vary, but when needed, community home care packages involving social services and sometimes NHS community based staff are usually arranged by the hospital before discharge. The NHS website has some information about hospital discharge here and here.

Another charity, Age UK, has some useful information at the following link.

She should be discharged with all medication that she will need and instructions on when and how to take them. She should also have a discharge letter which should include any information / instructions about wounds and sutures.

Usually your mum would see a physiotherapist at the hospital who can teach her some breathing exercises. It is important that she keeps doing these exercises to help her recovery. If she has a specialist nurse ensure you have their contact details in case you need to call them.

I hope you find this information helpful. Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Kind regards,

Tina