The Lightbulb Project bringing together partners

This service facilitates discharge from hospital by bringing together partners to meet people’s health needs inside their homes.

The challenge

An 84 year old person was admitted to hospital following a stroke. Following recovery, they were moved to a community hospital for rehabilitation, with a view to returning to their home. However, it was found that there was insufficient space in their home for a hospital bed and other necessary equipment, due to a cluttered environment.

The solution

The Lightbulb project, hosted at Blaby Council, brings partners together to meet people’s health needs inside their homes; for example, installing equipment such as shower chairs and offering energy advice. 

The hospital enablement team coordinated a meeting with the Lightbulb Project and the person’s family, and an agreement was reached on clearance of the hallway and lounge, which happened within a week.

Impact

This enabled hospital equipment to be delivered and the person was discharged home with a package of care. The intervention costs were much less than the cost of a hospital bed or residential placement. 

During 2022/23 the Lightbulb Project helped over 900 people who were discharged from mental health and acute hospitals. 

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