Housing as a barrier to hospital discharge – Policy Position Statement by the Summer Foundation
July 2022
Housing as a barrier to hospital discharge – Policy Position Statement by the Summer Foundation
Tags: hospital discharge, housing
Description:
People with disability who have high and complex needs often get stuck in hospital due to challenges accessing the housing and support needed to leave hospital. The transition from hospital to home requires a coordinated approach between the NDIS and health and housing sectors. Enabling access to appropriate housing and supports when participants are clinically fit for discharge prevents disruptions to patient flow and poor health outcomes stemming from extended hospital stays.