Help leaving hospital

If you are going into hospital you may need help when you leave to continue to live in your home. Hertfordshire County Council provides social services to the borough.

Hertsmere Borough Council does NOT provide social services. These are provided by Hertfordshire County Council.

You can either contact Social Services before you go into hospital or you can ask to see a social worker during your stay in hospital. The nurse looking after you will arrange this if you ask. For contact details follow the link below.

If you were receiving help before you went into hospital the nurse looking after you will arrange for this to be started again for your return home. If you were not receiving help or need more help than before, the nurse will contact the Social Work Department at the hospital to arrange for an assessment.

For further information, contact Hertfordshire Social Services.