Were you discharged from hospital in the past year?

Have you been discharged from hospital in the past 12 months?

Young man laid in a hospital bed, staring out of the window

We are part of a national drive to learn about people's hospital discharge experiences.

We want to understand how delays in being discharged from hospital affect people, and whether people are leaving hospital safely and with the right support.

What you tell us will help Healthwatch England raise patient and carer experiences with national decision-makers, including the NHS and the Government.

What we are doing

This project will explore both delayed discharge and cases where people felt their discharge was poorly planned, poorly communicated, unsafe, or too early; for example, because the right support, equipment, information, care or follow-up arrangements were not in place.

How you can become involved

Our survey launched on 17 August 2026, and it will remain open until 9 October 2026. If you would like to share your experiences or those of someone you care for please complete our online survey here

If you need support to complete the survey or would prefer a paper version please contact us to arrange

Telephone 01226 320106

Email hello@healthwatchbarnsley.org.uk

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