How Braeburn Care Supports Safe, Confident Transitions From Hospital to Home
Leaving hospital can feel like a milestone – but for many people and their families, it also brings uncertainty. Will I manage at home? What if I need more support than before? How can my loved ones be sure I’m safe? At Braeburn Care, we work closely with hospital discharge teams across Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Crowborough to make the journey from hospital to home as smooth, safe, and reassuring as possible.
Tackling the Challenge of Hospital Discharges
Hospitals such as Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury and Maidstone Hospital face ongoing pressures to free up beds for new patients. Delays in arranging care at home – often known as “bed blocking” – can extend a patient’s hospital stay unnecessarily. Not only does this add to NHS pressures, but it can also impact an individual’s recovery, as people often regain confidence and independence more effectively in their own familiar surroundings.
This is where our services step in. By partnering with hospital discharge teams, Braeburn Care provides a rapid and reliable response. Our carers are trained to deliver safe, tailored support from the very first visit – helping patients leave hospital promptly and continue their recovery at home.
How We Help Customers and Families
Coming from hospital to home can feel daunting for both customers and their families. Our approach is centred on reassurance, safety, and flexibility.
- Reassurance for Families: Families can feel confident knowing that their loved one isn’t alone in managing day-to-day tasks. Whether relatives live locally or, as is often the case, at a distance, our presence offers peace of mind.
- Tailored Care Packages: We build every care package around the individual. This may include personal care (washing, dressing, mobility support), meal preparation, medication management, or simply companionship to boost confidence.
- Creating a Safe and Comfortable Home Environment: Before a customer returns home, families often ask us to provide domestic support or a deep clean. This ensures the home is safe, hygienic, and welcoming – reducing infection risks and creating a positive environment for recovery. From preparing clean bedding to ensuring clear walkways and tidy kitchens, these practical touches help make the transition from hospital to home feel safe and reassuring.
- Reducing Anxiety: For many, just knowing that someone will be there at the right time, every day, makes the transition home far less overwhelming.
Supporting Recovery and Rehabilitation
Many people leave hospital with higher care needs than they had before admission. For example, following surgery, illness, or a fall, they may initially require more intensive support. Our flexible care packages adapt to meet these needs.
Importantly, as customers recover and regain independence, care packages can be adjusted. Support hours may be gradually reduced if appropriate, enabling individuals to rebuild confidence and independence at a pace that suits them. This dynamic approach ensures that care is never “one size fits all” – it evolves in line with recovery.
Examples of Our Support in Practice
- Short-Term Reablement: Providing daily visits post-discharge, focusing on safe mobility, medication reminders, and nutritious meals – gradually reducing visits as the customer regains strength.
- Family Reassurance: Offering a package of care for someone whose children live many miles away, ensuring relatives can stay informed and reassured through regular updates from our team.
- Longer-Term Transition: Where ongoing support is needed, we can seamlessly move from a hospital discharge package into a tailored long-term care arrangement.
Hear recent feedback from one of our customers NOK
“Braeburn Care have been amazing. They swiftly stepped in to care for my mother at short notice when she came home from hospital. They are highly professional, well organised, thoughtful and practical. My mother looks forward to her visits from her carers and I know they have everything in hand.” Sarah
Building Partnerships for Better Outcomes
We are proud to build strong working relationships with hospital discharge teams at:
- Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Pembury)
- Maidstone Hospital
- Sevenoaks Hospital
- Crowborough War Memorial Hospital
By maintaining open communication with NHS teams, social workers, and families, we help reduce unnecessary hospital stays while ensuring people have the right support in place when transitioning from hospital to home. This partnership working not only benefits the individual but also contributes to easing pressure on local hospitals.
Why Choose Braeburn Care?
- 10/10 rated on homecare.co.uk by customers and families
- Award-winning services, including recognition for our innovative approach to meal preparation and care delivery
- Experienced leadership team, with over 45 years’ combined experience in health and social care
- A commitment to compassion, accountability, reassurance, and excellence in everything we do
Ready to Support Your Next Step Home
Whether you or a loved one are due to leave hospital soon, or you simply want to plan ahead, Braeburn Care is here to help. Our team understands how daunting the transition can feel, and we’re ready to step in swiftly to provide the support, reassurance, and flexibility needed.
📍 Supporting families across Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Crowborough and beyond.
💬 Contact us today to discuss how we can help: https://braeburncare.co.uk/contact/
