Discharge and Medication Supply at The James Cook University Hospital

Summary

This report presents the information gathered during Healthwatch Middlesbrough’s investigations into discharge and medication supply at The James Cook University Hospital.

The aim of this investigation was to gather views and experiences from patients who had recently been admitted to The James Cook University Hospital to determine if long waiting times for medication supply was resulting in delays in discharge.

Healthwatch Middlesbrough has gathered information from 99 patients, family members and carers who have given mixed views and experiences regarding their stay.

This report contains a response from South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.