24 Sep 2026

Survey: Delayed or Difficult Hospital Discharge

Healthwatch England want to hear from people who had a difficult experience leaving hospital in the last 12 months , and from carers, relatives or friends who supported them. This could include:

  • A delay leaving hospital
  • leaving hospital before you felt ready
  • leaving before the right care, support, equipment, medication, transport, housing or follow-up arrangements were in place
  • something else made

The survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete. 

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