Staying with us

Information for inpatients

Discharge from hospital

We aim to give all patients a predicted date of discharge (PDD). We aim to discharge you between 10am and 11am. If you are unable to be collected or there is a delay in your discharge you will be asked to wait in the Discharge Lounge.

For day case patients and inpatients, you will need a friend or relative to collect you. Please could you arrange this prior to your admission.

Your letter of discharge will be electronically sent to your GP. If you wish to receive a copy please ask your nurse. You may also be given a letter to give to your district nurse, such letters should be passed on as soon as practicable as they contain details of what treatment you should receive.

If you need any medicines you will be given a seven day supply before you leave the ward to tide you over until you see your GP. Please bring your prescription exemption certificate or prepayment certificate if you have one.

If you need an outpatient appointment, a date may be given to you before you leave. Otherwise, a card giving the necessary information will be sent to your home. Before leaving the ward, check that you have collected all your belongings. If you are not going back to your own home immediately, please leave a forwarding address, this will allow hospital staff to send on any mail.