Sefton Adult Social Care support when coming out of hospital
If you are leaving hospital following an illness or operation, you might need practical help with everyday tasks like bathing, dressing and other essential activities. This could be temporary situation while you’re on the mend or due to a more long-term condition.
How to get help
If you think you need support you can ask the medical staff at the hospital, who will refer you for an assessment from the Care Transfer Hub. The Care Transfer Hub is a team of professionals including therapists, nurses and Sefton Social Workers who are experts in supporting people being discharged from hospital. They can then arrange services to help you when you return home, depending on your needs and eligibility. They will discuss what kind of support you need and do an assessment to find out if you qualify for help from Sefton Adult Social Services.
If you need some minor equipment to help you to manage at home, they can also help to arrange for these items to be delivered or fitted in your house.
If you're not eligible for care from the Council
If your circumstances don't qualify you for a care package from the Council, you have the option of employing a care worker privately through a home care agency. Even if you are not eligible for support directly our Social Workers might be able to advise where to get help from. There are many support services in Sefton you might not know about. You can find these in the Sefton Charity and Voluntary Sector Directory.
For unbiased advice on equipment to help you stay independent, visit Ask SARA.
If you cannot return to your home
After a stay in hospital some people may have needs which cannot be met in their own homes. They may need to temporarily move into a care home or receive NHS continuing healthcare.
If you were receiving support before you went into hospital
If you are already receiving support that has been arranged by us, please let your care manager or Social Worker know that you are in hospital. You can also ask a friend or relative to do this on your behalf. They will arrange to have your social care services suspended until you are ready to leave hospital.
Useful links and documents for help and advice
| Southport Hospital discharge booklet |  (pdf 1.38MB) |
- Sefton Carers Website
- Sefton Council Paying for Care help and advice
- Options Liverpool and Sefton Autumn 2024
Scan the QR Code below to read an interactive versions of the Options booklet
