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Sets out how health and care systems should support the safe and timely discharge of people who no longer need to stay in hospital.
Summary of changes - January 2024 This guidance has been updated. We have…
Sets out how commissioners and providers of care services should protect vulnerable adults.
A summary of what delivering better integrated care means and how Monitor is supporting the sector.
These factsheets accompany Part 1 of the Care Act and reflect changes made to the Care Act statutory guidance in March 2016.
Sets out the government's quality standards for health and social care services for older people.
Sets out the government's quality standards for mental health services.
Leaflet given to patients when they are admitted to hospital to prepare them for discharge.
Sets out the government's quality standards for supporting people with long term conditions.
These action cards summarise the responsibilities of health and care staff in the hospital discharge process.
Leaflet given to patients before they're discharged to their usual place of residence.
Guidance to help health professionals prevent ill health and promote wellbeing of individuals in inclusion health groups.
Sets out how health and care systems should support the discharge of people from mental health inpatient settings.
Leaflet given to patients before they are discharged to another place of care.
This guidance sets out the role of health and wellbeing boards following the Health and Care Act 2022. It replaces previous draft guidance.
Sets out the government’s approach to intervention in adult social care in England.
Update to Fairer Charging Policies guidance for non-residential social services and the Charging for Residential Accommodation Guide (CRAG).
Information for local authorities in England about the Community Discharge Grant, to help address double running costs in 2020 to 2023.
Funding to support local authorities in England in the dual running of the adult social care client level data (CLD) collection and Short and Long Term (SALT) return.
Leaflet for the family and friends of a person who needs ongoing care and support after leaving hospital.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in July 2023.
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