Leaving hospital and becoming homeless
If you are in hospital and may not have anywhere to live when you are discharged, tell hospital staff as soon as possible.
Planning ahead can help make sure the right support is in place before you leave hospital.
Tell hospital staff about your situation
Let hospital nursing staff know if you:
- do not have a home to return to
- are worried about where you will stay after discharge
They can involve the hospital discharge team to help plan your support.
Support from the hospital discharge team
The hospital discharge team will look at your situation and may:
- work with us to arrange support
- refer you to the Housing Options service
- help plan where you will stay after leaving hospital
Hospitals and the council work together to help prevent people from being discharged without suitable accommodation.
Housing help after discharge
If you are referred to us, we will assess your situation and explain what help may be available.
Depending on your circumstances, this may include:
- advice on your housing options
- help to find accommodation
- temporary accommodation, if you qualify
Temporary accommodation is not guaranteed and will depend on your situation.
If you already have a home
If you have accommodation but it is not suitable for your needs, for example because of a medical condition or disability, you may be referred to Adult Social Care for support.
This could include help to adapt your home so you can return safely.