Post-Hospital Recovery Support
Care and Comfort After Hospital Discharge
Returning home after a hospital stay can feel overwhelming. At Lighthouse Homecare, we provide compassionate support to help you or your loved one recover safely and confidently at home. Whether it's following surgery, a fall, or a short-term illness, our trained carers offer personalised assistance to ease the transition, relieve pressure from families, and promote faster recovery with dignity and reassurance.
What Is Post-Hospital Recovery Support?
Helping your loved one regain strength, safely at home
When someone is discharged from hospital, the road to full recovery often continues at home. At Lighthouse Homecare, we offer short-term, in-home support to help individuals rebuild strength, stability, and confidence in familiar surroundings — proven to speed up recovery and reduce the risk of readmission or moving into residential care.
Our experienced carers assist with:
- Personal care
- Meal preparation and light housekeeping
- Mobility support and medication reminders
All while keeping families informed every step of the way.
How Can I Arrange It?
In many cases, your hospital’s discharge team or social worker will help arrange recovery care before you return home. Some support may be available free of charge for up to six weeks through your local authority or NHS — speak to your council for an assessment and to check eligibility.
If your needs go beyond that period, or if there’s an emergency gap in care (e.g. if a family carer becomes unavailable), Lighthouse Homecare can step in to provide tailored, flexible support — ensuring no one has to face recovery alone.
Post-Hospital Recovery Support at Lighthouse Homecare
Helping Your Loved One Heal at Home, With Confidence and Dignity
Returning home after a hospital stay can feel daunting — but with Lighthouse Homecare, it doesn’t have to be. Our Post-Hospital Recovery Support is designed to make that transition safe, smooth, and supportive.
Whether your loved one is recovering from surgery, illness, or a fall, our compassionate carers provide round-the-clock or part-time care to help rebuild strength and restore independence in the comfort of home.
This service is especially beneficial for older adults or those with complex care needs, ensuring no one faces recovery alone.
What Our Recovery Support Includes:
Personalised Recovery Plans
We create tailored plans in collaboration with medical professionals and family, based on your loved one’s medical needs, preferences, and recovery goals.
Skilled Caregiving Team
Our carers are trained in medication prompts, mobility support, gentle rehab, and wound care — maintaining close coordination with hospital staff and GPs
Support for Independence
Recovery isn’t just about getting better — it’s about regaining confidence and control. We help your loved one return to their routine, one step at a time
Emotional & Companionship Support
Being discharged can feel overwhelming. We offer not just physical help, but calming companionship — a reassuring presence through recovery.
Support with Funding
If your loved one qualifies, NHS Continuing Healthcare may help cover in-home recovery services. We’ll assist you in navigating eligibility, funding options, and care planning.
Simple to Arrange
We work closely with hospitals, GPs, and discharge teams to ensure a smooth return home. Our priority is to ease stress, promote healing, and give families peace of mind knowing their loved one is in caring, capable hands.
