20,000 patients annually lack rehabilitation support post-discharge, causing care integration concerns and patient safety issues.

20,000 patients annually receive no rehabilitation support after hospital discharge, being "warehoused" in care homes and community beds, according to HSJ data. Care integration failures contribute to patient safety concerns, highlighting the need for improved coordination between hospitals and community services. The NHS is urged to support managers in addressing whistleblower alerts and improve culture and quality across the system.

August 05, 2024
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