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Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 9 February 2026

Debate

Hospitals: Delayed Discharges

Contribution

My Lords, it is true that this is a very long-standing problem. When I was Health Minister, I spent quite a lot of time looking at how we could improve the services. The multi-disciplinary team was key, but the other key element, which this report highlights, is getting assessments done early, particularly of the home, to ascertain what specialist equipment is needed and get it installed. Can my noble friend the Minister take up the issue of good practice in that respect, and look at where those early assessments have been particularly effective and how we can spread that best practice?

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