Hospital Support Service
Please contact us if you would like to arrange a visit with our Hospital Liaison Worker, or ask the staff on the ward at Borders General Hospital or in any Borders Community Hospital.
Heather may also be contacted directly on 01896 808208 or 07384 462612 |
When a loved one is admitted to hospital, it can be a daunting time. Our Hospital Liaison Worker, who works in partnership with Borders General Hospital and Community Hospitals, is there to ensure this stay and the transition to discharge is as smooth as possible. She visits the wards and holds carer one-to-ones regularly in order to fully understand your personal circumstances and make you aware of your rights. She will then work with you intensively whether your loved one is going home from hospital or not.
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“I feel totally confident taking Mum home after speaking with the Hospital Liaison Worker from the Carers Centre.
I have everything in place at home now and I know where to go for help when I need it."
Sarah, Galashiels
"It was a real comfort to know who to speak to when everything was so scary and confusing. Everything happened so quickly.
I don't know what I'd have done otherwise. I'm so grateful that the ward directed me to the Hospital Liaison Worker."
John, Melrose.
I have everything in place at home now and I know where to go for help when I need it."
Sarah, Galashiels
"It was a real comfort to know who to speak to when everything was so scary and confusing. Everything happened so quickly.
I don't know what I'd have done otherwise. I'm so grateful that the ward directed me to the Hospital Liaison Worker."
John, Melrose.
