Patient Care

Medical Social Work and Support

Practical, social and welfare support for patients and families, including counselling, welfare assessment and discharge planning.

Overview

Medical social workers help patients and families manage the personal and financial consequences of illness. They assess welfare needs, link patients to support schemes, mediate family concerns and coordinate safe discharge and community follow-up.

Support available

Welfare assessment and assistance with treatment costs
Counselling for patients and relatives
Support for vulnerable patients and safeguarding referral
Discharge planning and community linkage
Chaplaincy and pastoral care on request