What is the Liverpool Home First?

What is

Home First?

Home First is a partnership service provided by Liverpool City Council, the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital, Aintree University Hospital, and Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust.

Home First helps you to return home as soon as possible when you no longer need hospital treatment. The service will try get you back to doing all the things you were able to do before your hospital stay.

Research shows that people are less likely to need long-term care and will stay independent for longer if they are supported to continue their recovery at home instead of staying in hospital.

How long does Home First last?

Most people do not need Home First for longer than three weeks and it is not provided for more than six weeks.

Every week, the Home First support team will check how you’re progressing. When you are able to take care of yourself safely the service will end.

How does Home First work?

When you are almost ready to be discharged one of the hospital team, such as a physiotherapist or an occupational therapist, will check if Home First is right for you. If it is, arrangements will be made for you to return home as soon as you are ready, including transport if you are otherwise unable to make the journey. When you are at home, the Home First support team will help you to get back to doing day-today tasks. You will also get support from health staff if you need it. As far as possible, we will do our best to provide support at a convenient time for you.

What if I still need care?

If it becomes clear whilst you are

Every week, having Home First that you will need long-term support, your the Home First needs will be assessed by a support team will social worker and a care plan check how you’re will be put in place. progressing. Liverpool City Council’s Long term care providers will give this new support.

Will I be charged?

There is no charge for the Home First service. You may be asked to contribute towards the cost of any Long term care support you need. To work out your contribution, you will be offered a financial assessment. The assessment looks at your income and any savings you might have. You will only ever be asked to pay a fair amount that takes into account your income and any savings you might have. If you refuse to have a financial assessment you will be asked to pay the maximum contribution.