Welcome to the Wharfedale Recovery Hub

The Wharfedale Recovery Hub is for patients who need a short stay for further rehabilitation and assessment to aid discharge planning before you return to your home or to your chosen discharge destination. Our aim is to work with you to achieve your recovery goals with the support of the nursing and therapy team which includes Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dieticians and support workers.

The medical cover on the units are provided by the General Practitioners (East Park Medical Centre).

We would like you to feel as comfortable, supported and informed as possible during your stay with us.

Here is some information which will tell you more about what happens from the start to the end of your stay at the Recovery Hub on the 2nd floor of the hospital.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call our reception on 0113 392 1525
Bilberry Nurses Station: 0113 392 1533
Heather Nurses Station: 0113 392 1721

During busy periods, there may be a delay in getting through to the team. It is a good idea for you to have your own mobile phone so you can stay in touch with family and friends. Our team of staff can help you make calls if you need them to.

What happens when you arrive?

You will need to bring some night and day clothes and, if you prefer, your own toiletries. However, please note there is no laundry service available and therefore all laundry needs to be taken home or given to your family.

We will make a record of your personal belongings at the beginning of your stay including your valuables however we encourage you to ask friends and family to take your valuables home.

Visiting arrangements

We do encourage visits from family and friends as this is an important part of your rehabilitation.

Visiting hours are 11am–7pm, Monday to Sunday.

We are happy for your family and friends to bring in snacks, flowers or small gifts and anything else you require during your stay.

Meals

We have protected mealtimes, and therefore ask that family and friends ideally do not visit during these times unless it is to provide support to you to eat and drink. Staff will ask you about your dietary needs and the information added to your care plan.

You will be provided with choice at all mealtimes.

• Breakfast 8.30am–10am
• Snacks and drinks 10.30am
• Lunch 12pm–1pm
• Snacks and drinks 3pm
• Tea 5–6pm
• Supper 8.30pm

A range of snacks are also available between these hours if required and may include fresh fruit, hot/cold drinks, biscuits etc. You can ask any member of the team who will be happy to help.

You might like to ask your family and friends to bring books, magazines, digital equipment and anything else you will need during your short stay with us. We have a programme of activities, and we will let you know what is happening during your stay. TV and free WiFi are also available.

Your support

The nurses, therapists and support team will work with you during your stay to look at the level of support you need to reach your recovery goals. Our team of doctors will also visit the ward during your stay to provide medical support, advice and guidance. We will work to support you to move to the best place for you as soon as possible and when it is safe to do so. You and your family will be fully involved in all decision making.

Your wellbeing

Our Activity Coordinator will let you know about any activities taking place within the Recovery Hub.

Your health

Before you move to the Recovery Hub, the hospital will transfer all the right information and this will help things run smoothly.

You will have a temporary GP registration with us during your stay and we will make sure your medication is available on the ward.

We will support you to give yourself your medication, this will be assessed by the nurse or pharmacy technician to support you doing so. However, if you need help taking your medication, this will be agreed with you and added to your care plan to make sure you have the support you need.

Before you go home

Our aim is to make sure that you are discharged safely from the Recovery Hub to the best place for you.

Your discharge will be planned with you and your family/carers. Transport arrangements for leaving will be discussed with you as part of your discharge planning.

If required, our therapy team will arrange a home visit to check the equipment and adaptations in your home. If you need any equipment delivering, they will plan with you and your family to deliver the equipment as appropriate.

If it helps with your discharge, we may refer you to other services to provide additional support.

If you need more help with your care at home, our team will talk to you about this and work with the right people to support you (for example, Adult Social Care). We will make sure support is in place before you return; this may include carers supporting you in your home. You may also need telecare equipment to keep you safe and this will be arranged by us.

Any additional nursing support will be organised via our team and your local neighbourhood team before you return home.
We can help you get in touch with follow up support to keep you feeling well, for example, a range of community organisations. If this is something that you are interested in, please speak with a member of our team during your stay.

When you are discharged

We will make sure you have the right supply of your medication in the appropriate format needed for discharge. An up to date discharge letter will be given to you on discharge and this will contain any changes made to your medication whilst on the unit. A copy of this will also be sent to your GP on discharge.

If your family or carers will be supporting you with your medicines on discharge, we will make sure the right information is given to them, including understanding what your medicines are for and how to take them safely.

If you are registered with a pharmacy delivery service, please inform them of your return.

Further information

For further information and referrals to Adult Social Care contact centre, call: 0113 222 4401
For Assisted Living Leeds and Telecare information, call: 0113 378 3300
For Carers’ Leeds support, call: 0113 380 4300
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