Hospital discharge

If you think you will not have suitable accommodation to return to when you are discharged from hospital, tell the hospital nursing staff as soon as possible.

If staff know that you will be homeless when you are discharged, they will ask the hospital discharge team to help you.

The discharge team may refer you to the Housing Options Service at the council.

Someone will need to assess your situation and you may be offered some form of temporary accommodation while your application is considered and enquiries are carried out.

Page last updated: 10 December 2024