Is it an emergency?On this page you’ll find information about hospital and home nursing services you can self refer to in Suffolk and north east Essex. You can find more information about preparing to come home from hospital and NHS-funded nursing care on the nhs.uk website.
The NHS Constitution gives most people living in England the right to choose where to receive treatment.
Services in Suffolk
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About this service
When a patient has an unexpected stay at a hospital, their home environment may be unsuitable for a safe discharge. The Hospital Discharge Service team can help make their home environment safer, from rearranging furniture to accommodate medical equipment to ensuring kitchens and bathrooms are clean and as easy to navigate as possible.
Organisation that provides this service
How to access this service
Patients, carers or family members can self-refer themselves to this service. To do so, please contact the provider directly via the contact details on the Lofty Heights CIC website.
Services in Ipswich and East Suffolk and north east Essex
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About this service
The Community Healthcare Team (Integrated Neighbourhood Team) provide a range of nursing tasks in your own home and operate 7 days a week.
Organisation that provides this service
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT)
How to access this service
You, a family member or your carer can refer you to our service by telephoning the Care Coordination Centre, via the contact details listed on the ESNEFT website.
Questions or feedback?
Our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALs) is here to help. Ask a question, provide feedback or lodge a complaint.