In hospital
If you are supporting someone who is in hospital, you've come to the right place. Here we've packaged all the important basics to guide you through.
Below you'll find something to read, a handy checklist of what to do, tips for your own wellbeing and how we can support you.
Something to read
You might not want to read everything at once. Simply dip back into this information when you have more time.
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Tips for feeding the person we care for while they're in hospital
If we’re thinking of bringing our own meals into the hospital, cold-cooked recipes like salads, frittatas, or sandwiches can be good options that won’t spoil on the journey.
Four simple ways our workplace can support unpaid carers
Simple things our colleagues, workplace and boss can do or be aware of. To make us feel heard and minimise our logistical challenges.
Things to do
A checklist of things we can do to make sure the days ahead are as easy as possible.
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Let your friends and family know
Connect with friends and family and let them know what is happening and how they can help. We might find it useful to set up a family or friends group chat so that we can share information and dates all in one place.
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Build up a list of useful contact numbers
Start to build up a list of essential information and numbers - a simple list on your phone or a piece of paper that you can easily lay your hands-on.
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Let your employer know
If you are working let your employer know, they may be able to offer compassionate leave or carers leave. As carers, we have the right to one week of unpaid leave (The Carers Leave Regulation 2024) regardless of how long we have worked with our employer.
Your wellbeing
When the person we care about is in hospital, getting a good night's sleep can be easier 'said' than 'done'.
Top tips for getting a good nights sleep
Here are tips from carers in the Mobilise community on how to get a good night's sleep.
How to care for yourself, when there is no time to care for yourself
When we don't have much time on our side, sometimes, short 10 or 20-minute breaks are all we can fit in. We've called these small moments of wellbeing "micro-respite".
Top tips from carers
"Make it clear that you need to be kept informed as a carer, even if you don't see yourself as their carer"
"If you have Power of Attorney for Health and Welfare, make them aware and that you need to be kept in the loop"
"A WhatsApp group can be a great way to keep everyone in the family up to date. We had two, one for close family involved in decision making and care, and another group for keeping the wider circle of family and friends updated"
Have a more specific question? Ask our Mobilise Assistant
We know that everyone's experiences of a hospital discharge is different. So if you have a more specific question in mind, feel free to pop it into our Mobilise Assistant and get instant answers.
