What is Post-Hospital Care at Home?
Post-Hospital Care at Home is coordinated, short-term or ongoing support that helps you manage day-to-day life after leaving the hospital. It can include practical assistance, routine support and coordination with your health team, so your recovery stays on track.
Why is support from Just Better Care after discharge the right choice?
After a hospital stay, everyday tasks can be harder than expected. The right support can help by:
- Reducing the risk of falls and complications at home
- Supporting safe routines while your strength returns
- Helping you stay on top of medications and follow-up care
- Easing pressure on family members and carers
What Post-Hospital support can include?
Support is tailored to your needs and recovery goals. Depending on your situation, Post-Hospital Care at Home may include:
Daily living support during recovery
- Personal care support such as showering, dressing and grooming
- Mobility assistance including safe movement around the home and help with transfers
- Meal preparation and hydration support to maintain energy and wellbeing
- Light household help such as laundry, tidying and changing bed linen
Staying organised and supported
- Medication prompts (non-nursing) to support safe routines
- Transport support for follow-up appointments and allied health visits
- Routine check-ins to help you feel confident and supported at home
How is our support tailored to your recovery?
Recovery needs can change quickly. The best Post-Hospital Care adapts as your strength and confidence return. Support may begin with more frequent assistance, then gradually reduce as you become more independent.
A tailored approach usually includes:
- Understanding your recovery goals and what you find challenging at home
- Planning support that fits your routine, comfort and preferences
- Adjusting services as your needs change over time
Who can benefit from Post-Hospital Care at Home?
Post-Hospital Support may help people who:
- Are in the process of recovering from surgery, illness or a fall
- Have reduced mobility, balance or stamina after discharge
- Live alone or have limited informal support
- Want reassurance and practical help at home while rebuilding strength
What does the first week at home look like?
Every recovery is different, but here are common patterns:
- First 24–48 hours: help settling in, safe personal care routines, meal support and basic household tasks.
- Days 3–7: building confidence with mobility, keeping to medication routines, transport to appointments, and monitoring how you’re coping day-to-day.
- Ongoing: support reduces or changes as you regain strength, with help available if needed longer.
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Post-Hospital Support at Home can help bridge the gap between discharge and recovery—so you can regain confidence, stay safe and focus on getting better at home.
If you’d like to discuss what support could look like, talk to your local Just Better Care office or enquire online at the link below.
Talk to us about Post-Hospital supportFrequently Asked Questions
- How soon can Post-Hospital Support start?
- Is Post-Hospital Care only for older people?
- Does Post-Hospital Care always include nursing?
How soon can post-hospital support start?
Support can often begin very soon after discharge, depending on whether you’re privately paying for services or receiving funding from another source. It will also depend on your needs and the skillset required to support you.
In many cases, services can be organised while you’re still in hospital, so support starts promptly when you arrive home.
Is post-hospital care only for older people?
No. Post-hospital support can benefit anyone who needs practical help at home after a hospital stay, including adults, older people and people living with disability.
Does post-hospital care always include nursing?
Not always. Many people need practical daily living support while recovering. Nursing support services are arranged when clinical support is required.
