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Freedom of Information request 124-2022

Response published: 6 November 2023

FOI Request

contacted by a number of constituents in relation to their concerns about the current closures of Care Homes. As you are aware there are currently concerns as to some elderly patients not being able to leave hospital due to Care not being available for them. Are you able to provide the number of patients who are currently in Gloucestershire Hospitals not being released due to Care not being available to them? Any information and assistance you can provide is much appreciated.

FOI Response

Trust HQ
Edward Jenner Court
1010 Pioneer Avenue
Brockworth
Gloucester
GL3 4AW
Tel: 0300 421 8100
E-mail: freedomofinformation@ghc.nhs.uk Website: www.ghc.nhs.uk
————————-Trina, Freedom of Information Request – Ref: FOI 123-2022
Thank you for your recent Freedom of Information request. Please find our response below.
With regards to the patients who are waiting onward pathways, an overall total of 38 patients require support to leave the Community Hospitals in GHC. Domiciliary Care – waiting for care provider in the Community. 13
Homefirst – assessment and rehabilitation at home. Currently service has 44 patients who require a care package to leave the service and support new starts. 6
Nursing Respite – waiting for care home with Nursing registration 11
Residential Respite – waiting for a care home to provide 24-hour care. 8
This information only covers GHC community hospitals, for information regarding GHFT you could visit its website: ghn-tr.foi@nhs.net or email to Freedom of Information gloshospitals.nhs.uk.
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– Head of Legal Services / Associate Director of Corporate Governance Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Edward Jenner Court
1010 Pioneer Avenue
Gloucester Business Park
Brockworth
GLOUCESTER GL3 4AW
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Yours sincerely,
Freedom of Information Officer
On behalf of Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust