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Hospital Discharge Checklist

Use this checklist before your relative leaves hospital to ensure everything is in place for a safe discharge.

• ☐ Has a discharge summary been given, including diagnoses and medication changes?
• ☐ Has a GP follow-up appointment been arranged?
• ☐ Are all medications dispensed and instructions explained?
• ☐ Has an occupational therapist assessed the home?
• ☐ Is the home safe to return to (no trip hazards, appropriate temperature)?
• ☐ Is there food at home?
• ☐ Has home care been arranged for day of discharge?
• ☐ Has district nursing been arranged if needed?
• ☐ Has physiotherapy or speech therapy follow-up been arranged?
• ☐ Has Discharge to Assess free care been discussed if needed?
• ☐ Do you have contact numbers for the ward and discharge team?
• ☐ Have you been trained in any care tasks you need to perform at home?

See our full Hospital Discharge guide.

Daily Medication Log

Record medications given each day. Print as many copies as needed.

Name: _______________________ Date: _______________________

Care Needs Assessment Preparation

Use these prompts to prepare for a council Needs Assessment or a care provider's initial assessment. Having clear answers helps ensure all needs are captured.

Seizure Diary

Record each seizure to share with the GP or neurologist. Print multiple copies.