Miss L had spent some time in hospital due to a number of falls. She had a good family support network but wanted to remain independent in her own home. Miss L was suffering mild dementia and diabetes. Hilton discharge and recovery took place and on the second day home, Miss L fell again in … Read more
Patient Mr M was admitted into Hospital after having a fall while he was out walking his dog. Whilst in hospital Mr M became confused, especially at night. Causing him to become aggressive, delusional and experiencing hallucinations. Mr M underwent an inconclusive dementia assessment, but health professionals suggested a follow up assessment as an outpatient … Read more
Mrs A was brought into A&E on a Saturday morning, after an ambulance was called following a fall by her front door. Mrs A had been in A&E for a number of hours and was discussed throughout the day by health teams as a ‘Social’ referral as Mrs A was ‘wandering’. Hilton discharge lead was … Read more
Ms B has spent a number of weeks in hospital suffering an unstable neck fracture. A Hilton Nurse supported the discharge to home, developing a suitable protocol of support by the Hilton PNA team. Ms B was transferred to a domiciliary care provider following Hilton recovery programme. The Hilton nurse assisted with the training and … Read more
After a road traffic accident Ms Q was transferred from a London hospital to a local acute trust suffering from a serious pelvic injury which restricted her mobility. After almost a month in hospital Ms Q was discharged onto the Hilton programme. Ms Q had a history of alcohol abuse and was homeless. She required … Read more
