Julian Knight MP, Member of Parliament for Solihull, has welcomed the allocation of £727,297 to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council as part of the Adult Social Care Discharge Fund from the Department for Health and Social Care.
The challenges of discharging people from hospital when they are fit to leave are an issue across the country. These delays not only mean fewer hospital beds available for those who need them; it also means people who would be better off recovering at home or in residential care are instead spending too long in hospital.
This funding can be used flexibly on the interventions that best enable the discharge of patients from hospital to the most appropriate location for their ongoing care.
Julian Knight MP said, “The ability to discharge people from hospital when they are medically ready is vital for the health of patients and the capacity of the Health Service. “I welcome this funding and look forward to working closely with the Local Authority to ensure this money is spent in the best interests of the people of Solihull”.
