§ 20. Mr. Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what action his Department is taking to ensure patients aged over 75 years are not discharged without adequate social services available for their care. [42196]
§ Mr. BoatengThe Department is undertaking a number of relevant activities. Guidance on hospital discharge is under review. Social services inspectors are about to publish a report on local authorities' hospital discharge arrangements. The Department is working with health and social services authorities to develop assessment and care management, including written care plans for all patients on discharge from hospital, rehabilitation and recuperation services and joint investment plans.