1.Following a stay in hospital for your relative/friend, what care and support would you like to see in place to enable them to return to their own home rather than going into a care home.

2.Do you think a care home would provide better care than what could be offered to your relative/friend in their own home?

Please explain your answer

3.What type of support and reassurance would you need for YOURSELF, to help you support your relative/friend going home after a period in hospital?
Such as:

• A list of relevant services i.e. equipment services helpline in case of breakdown
• 24 hour helpline
• Support from employer.

4.Is there anything else you would like to tell us regarding care at home or in a care home?

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey. If you have any questions, please contact Healthwatch South Tyneside on 0191 4897952 or email: info@healthwatchsouthtyneside.co.uk