Community Care: Standards
Commons · Question 109891 · Tabled 30 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Aphra Brandreth
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what mechanisms are in place to ensure that patients discharged from hospital receive appropriate aftercare and follow-up, particularly older patients at higher risk of complications; and whether h
Answer
Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 4 Feb 2026
The Department continues to work with the systems facing the greatest challenges to embed best practice in discharge processes, improve patient flow, and ensure timely follow‑up and community support for those most at risk of complications.For people who ...