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Intermediate Care
Providing a Helping Hand Post-Hospitalisation
Recovering from a hospital stay can be physically and emotionally overwhelming — especially when returning home to old routines that now feel unfamiliar. At Coral Care, our Intermediate Care service bridges that gap, offering short-term, personalised support designed to rebuild confidence, strength, and independence at home.
What Is Intermediate Care?
Also known as reablement, intermediate care is a free, time-limited support service (usually up to six weeks) for individuals recovering after a hospital stay or sudden illness. It focuses on helping people regain daily living skills, avoid unnecessary readmissions, and ease back into home life with the right support.
The Four Types of Intermediate Care
🔄 Reablement – Support with everyday tasks like getting dressed, staying clean, preparing meals, and managing routines, all aimed at restoring confidence and independence.
🏡 Home-Based Care – Delivered at home by a multidisciplinary team, this type includes personal care, therapy, and health monitoring, ideal for more complex recovery needs, such as post-operative care.
🛏️ Bed-Based Care – Provided in a care home, hospital, or step-down facility for those who are temporarily unable to return home. It offers focused rehabilitation in a safe environment.
🚨 Crisis Response – Rapid-response care provided within hours of an emergency to stabilise a patient and potentially prevent hospital admission if safe alternatives exist.
Who Is It For?
Intermediate care is ideal for:
- People recently discharged from hospital who need help transitioning home
- Those avoiding hospitalisation through early intervention care
- Individuals already receiving home care who need temporary intensive support
- People living with dementia who benefit from care in a familiar setting
- Patients receiving end-of-life care who require short-term help to reach specific comfort goals
How Coral Care Supports You
With years of experience in community care, Coral Care acts as your guide through the intermediate care process:
- Care Coordination – We work closely with local health professionals and services to organise appropriate support
- Expert Advice – We help you navigate eligibility, funding, and assessments
- Personalised Planning – Every step of your journey is tailored to your health, goals, and home life
- Trusted Carers – We connect you with compassionate, trained caregivers when additional help is needed
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