Helping Loved Ones Recover at Home: Hospital Discharge

Helping Loved Ones Recover at Home: Understanding Our Reablement & Rehabilitation Care Package

When a loved one is coming home from the hospital, families are often left with a confusing mix of emotions: relief, hope, and anxiety. They may be recovering from surgery, a fall, illness, or managing a condition that’s left them more vulnerable than before. That’s where reablement and rehabilitation care becomes crucial. But what exactly does it mean? And how can it help your family?

At Home Instead, we offer a Reablement & Rehabilitation Care Package designed specifically to help individuals transition from hospital to home safely, comfortably, and with the right support to recover and regain independence. Available in Newport, Chepstow, and Cwmbran, our package provides flexible options such as four weeks of live-in care or hourly care, depending on your needs and their family.

Let us walk you through what reablement care really is, and how it can support both your loved one and the wider community.

What is Reablement & Rehabilitation Care?

Reablement care is short-term, intensive support provided to people after they have experienced a health crisis or hospital stay. Its aim is to help individuals recover, rebuild confidence, and regain skills needed for daily living. It’s not about doing everything for someone, but rather working alongside them to restore their independence where possible.

This could be after:

• A hospital stay due to illness or injury
• A hip or knee replacement surgery
• A stroke or heart condition
• A fall resulting in loss of mobility or confidence
• A period of poor health where strength, energy or function has diminished

Our approach is holistic: we look at what the individual can do, wants to do again, and what support is needed to bridge that gap.

Why Reablement Care at Home is So Effective

The environment we recover in matters. For many people, home is the best place to heal.

Compared to a hospital ward, being at home is:

• Calmer and more comfortable
• Familiar and emotionally reassuring
• Less restrictive, allowing for natural routines and personal space

When someone recovers at home, they often feel more motivated and in control, which can significantly improve physical and emotional recovery. Hospital environments, while vital for acute care, can be noisy, stressful, and may contribute to feelings of helplessness or disorientation—especially in older adults.

By bringing care into the home, we allow recovery to happen in an environment that supports both the body and the mind.

How Our Reablement & Rehabilitation Care Package Works

We know that no two people are the same, so our reablement care is tailored around each individual. When you contact Home Instead, we start with a consultation to understand your loved one’s condition, goals, and home environment. From there, we build a personalised care plan that encourages independence while ensuring safety and comfort.

We offer two flexible options:

1. Four Weeks of Live-In Care

Perfect for those who need consistent, around-the-clock support after leaving hospital.

Your loved one will have a dedicated caregiver living in their home, helping with:

• Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
• Medication management
• Mobility support
• Nutritious meals and hydration
• Encouragement with exercises and routines
• Household tasks
• Companionship

Live-in care offers continuity, reassurance, and complete peace of mind. It allows your loved one to feel secure while working towards their recovery goals with gentle encouragement.

2. Hourly Reablement Care

If your loved one is more independent but still needs regular check-ins and assistance, hourly care may be ideal.

Our caregivers can visit multiple times a day, depending on the required level of support. It may start more intensively and taper off as progress is made. This flexible approach means your loved one receives help exactly when they need it.

The Role We Play in Supporting the NHS

Our reablement care doesn’t just benefit individuals and their families—it also plays a key role in supporting our local NHS services.

We work closely with hospital discharge teams at The Grange University Hospital and The Royal Gwent Hospital to ensure that patients have a safe and smooth transition home. By providing reablement support in the home, we can:

• Prevent delayed discharges
• Reduce hospital readmissions
• Alleviate pressure on bed spaces and ward staff

Every person we help recover safely at home frees up vital NHS resources and contributes to a more efficient, compassionate system.

How Reablement Care Supports Families

When a loved one returns home from hospital, family members often feel unsure of what to expect. Will Mum be strong enough to get out of bed? Can Dad manage the stairs or remember to take his medication?

Our care helps families feel confident and supported. We offer:

• Daily updates and communication
• Tailored care plans with family involvement
• Progress tracking and goal setting
• Reassurance that your loved one is in safe hands

Instead of navigating this recovery period alone, families receive expert, compassionate help that makes a genuine difference.

“Home Instead supported my mum when she came home after a long hospital stay. The live-in carer was amazing—she encouraged Mum every day, helped her get back on her feet, and treated her like family. We honestly don’t know what we would have done without them.” — Rebecca, daughter of a client in Newport

Real Impact, Real Results

The goal of reablement care isn’t just to survive the transition home—it’s to thrive afterward.

We’ve seen countless clients in Newport, Chepstow, and Cwmbran regain:

• Their strength and confidence
• Their ability to walk unaided
• Their independence in preparing meals or getting dressed
• Their peace of mind and quality of life

For many, it’s a stepping stone to full independence. For others, it’s a first step into ongoing support that enables them to live comfortably at home for longer.

Why Choose Home Instead?

We’re not just carers—we’re recovery partners.

• Trusted by Local Hospitals: Our collaborative work with The Grange and Royal Gwent ensures continuity of care after discharge.
• Highly Trained Caregivers: All our caregivers receive specialist training in rehabilitation, manual handling, and post-operative care.
• Compassionate, Relationship-Based Care: We match our clients with caregivers who suit their personality and preferences.
• Local, Reliable, Responsive: Based in your community, we’re never far away and always on hand to help.

Is Our Reablement Care Right for Your Loved One?

If your parent, partner or friend is:

• Coming out of hospital and unsure how they’ll cope at home
• Recovering from an illness, injury or operation
• Feeling weak, unsteady or anxious about their independence

…then our Reablement & Rehabilitation Care Package could be the ideal short-term solution.

We help them get back on their feet — safely, gently, and with dignity.

Let’s Talk

If you’d like to know more about how our reablement care can support your family, we’re here to listen.

📍 Serving families across Newport, Chepstow and Cwmbran

Help your loved one recover where they feel most at home. Let’s start the conversation today.

Home Instead – Because recovery is better when it starts at home.