Intermediate Care
Intermediate care is used primarily as a 'bridge' between home and hospital. It is what we call the transition period between home and, most usually, a hospital stay.
When is intermediate care needed?
Intermediate care is mostly needed when someone leaves hospital, it helps them recuperate and supports their rehabilitation before returning home. It can sometimes be used to avoid an admission to hospital. It may also be needed to help someone continue to live at home when they are finding daily life increasingly difficult due to an illness or disability and it may be used to prevent a premature, long-term move into residential care.
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My mother spent 5 weeks in Old Station House recuperating after a hospital stay. She had a spacious room with an en-suite bathroom and kitchenette, allowing her some independence. The staff were welcoming, and there were plenty of activities, along with a lovely garden, rooftop terrace, and trips out. Visiting was always a joy. Thank you for creating such a caring environment.
Daughter of Resident, Old Station House
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The benefits of intermediate care
Staying in hospital longer than needed can lead to reduced life skills, independence or mobility. Intermediate care can prevent this. No one wants to stay in a hospital longer than they need to.
Intermediate care is a great solution for patients who no longer need to be in an acute hospital setting, but due to the complex nature of their needs, are not yet able to return to their own home and require some extra support.
How OSJCT will support you?
At OSJCT, our team will work with you to set achievable goals and plan your care to enable you to become as independent as possible. Every day we will help you work towards your personal goals based on your current health, abilities and wishes.
Our staff are trained to support and observe, encourage and guide you, so you can do things yourself, rather than to intervene or carry out tasks for you. We will encourage you to carry out tasks you would normally do at home, for example, making your bed, preparing your meals, dressing and undressing and attending to personal hygiene.
The purpose of intermediate care is to support individuals to return to their own home and to maximise independent living. Our care homes provide a comfortable, sociable and reassuring environment for you to get ready to return to your own home.
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